Australia
Population: 21,515,754
Area: 7,741,220 sq km
Ethnic groups: white, Asian, aboriginal
Religions: Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church, Presbyterian and Reformed, Eastern Orthodox, other Christian
Languages: English, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Arabic
Capital: Canberra
Country Phone Code: +61
Currency: Australian dollar
Area: 7,741,220 sq km
Ethnic groups: white, Asian, aboriginal
Religions: Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church, Presbyterian and Reformed, Eastern Orthodox, other Christian
Languages: English, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Arabic
Capital: Canberra
Country Phone Code: +61
Currency: Australian dollar
Chinese embassy in Canberra Australia Chinese consulate in Melbourne Australia Chinese consulate in Perth Australia Chinese consulate in Sydney Australia Chinese embassy in Brisbane AustraliaThe Consular Districts
Embassy of PRC in Australia: ACT, South Australia, and Northern Territory.
Consulate General of PRC in Sydney: New South Wales.
Consulate General of PRC in Melbourne: Victoria and Tasmania.
Consulate General of PRC in Perth: Western Australia.
Consulate of PRC in Brisbane: Queensland.
Closing Days in 2011
Jan. 3, New Year's Day
Jan. 26, Australia Day
Feb. 3,4,7, Chinese Spring Festival
Apr. 25, Easter
Apr. 26, Anzac Day
May 2, International Labor Day
Jun. 13, Queen's Birthday
Sept. 12, Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct. 3, 4, 5, National Day of China
Oct. 10, Family and Community Fun Day
Dec. 26,27, Christmas Day
Visa Fees (Australian dollar)
Australian Passport
Single Entry: 40
Double Entry: 60
6-Month Multiple Entry: 80
12-Month Multiple Entry: 120
US Passport
Visa: 169
Romanian Citizen
Single Entry: 85
Double Entry: 110
6-Month Multiple Entry: 165
12-Month Multiple Entry: 165
Other Country Passport
Single Entry: 50
Double Entry: 75
6-Month Multiple Entry: 100
12-Month Multiple Entry: 150
Express fee: 30 (second-day pick-up)
Rush fee: 50 (third-day pick-up)
Application Service Fees
Regular: 35
Express: 30
Rush: 50
Note: Visa Fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese Consulate-General. Application Service Fees are charged by the Center.
Hong Kong SAR Visa Requirements
1. All foreign nationals require a visa or entry permit to work, study, establish or join in any business or to take up residence in the HK SAR.
2. Tourists who travel on Australian passports do not need visas or entry permits to travel to HK but their visa-free-period-of-visit may not exceed 90 days. Other nationals are advised to visit the Immigration Department's webpages at www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_visit.htm or check with the Chinese embassy in Canberra or other consular office for relevant information.
3. How to apply Visa to Hong Kong
Those who require visas or entry permits may directly file their applications with the HK Immigration Department at Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Tel (852)28246111, Fax (852) 28777711), or apply by submitting the following to this or other Chinese Consular Posts.
4. HK SAR Visa Application fee is A$50.00. The visa shall be processed, under normal circumstances, in 4 working days. Expedite treatment shall incur a surcharge of A$50 (for overnight release), A$30(for 2nd or 3rd working-day rels.)
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Chinese ordinary visa (including tourism, visiting relatives, business, study, employment, transit, crew, journalism or residence visas) applications should be submitted to the CVASC. CVASC will also collect visa fees and return processed applications on behalf of the Consulate General.
Please note that applicants holding Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the Chinese Diplomatic, Service, or Courtesy visa, or who apply for Hong Kong visa/entry permit, should still submit the application directly to the Chinese Consulate General as usual rather than making online appointment.
Visa Application Form 2011A
http://www.chinese-embassy.info/visa-form/2011a.pdf
Visa Application Form 2011B
http://www.chinese-embassy.info/visa-form/2011b.pdf
Embassy of PRC in Australia: ACT, South Australia, and Northern Territory.
Consulate General of PRC in Sydney: New South Wales.
Consulate General of PRC in Melbourne: Victoria and Tasmania.
Consulate General of PRC in Perth: Western Australia.
Consulate of PRC in Brisbane: Queensland.
Closing Days in 2011
Jan. 3, New Year's Day
Jan. 26, Australia Day
Feb. 3,4,7, Chinese Spring Festival
Apr. 25, Easter
Apr. 26, Anzac Day
May 2, International Labor Day
Jun. 13, Queen's Birthday
Sept. 12, Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct. 3, 4, 5, National Day of China
Oct. 10, Family and Community Fun Day
Dec. 26,27, Christmas Day
Visa Fees (Australian dollar)
Australian Passport
Single Entry: 40
Double Entry: 60
6-Month Multiple Entry: 80
12-Month Multiple Entry: 120
US Passport
Visa: 169
Romanian Citizen
Single Entry: 85
Double Entry: 110
6-Month Multiple Entry: 165
12-Month Multiple Entry: 165
Other Country Passport
Single Entry: 50
Double Entry: 75
6-Month Multiple Entry: 100
12-Month Multiple Entry: 150
Express fee: 30 (second-day pick-up)
Rush fee: 50 (third-day pick-up)
Application Service Fees
Regular: 35
Express: 30
Rush: 50
Note: Visa Fees are collected on behalf of the Chinese Consulate-General. Application Service Fees are charged by the Center.
Hong Kong SAR Visa Requirements
1. All foreign nationals require a visa or entry permit to work, study, establish or join in any business or to take up residence in the HK SAR.
2. Tourists who travel on Australian passports do not need visas or entry permits to travel to HK but their visa-free-period-of-visit may not exceed 90 days. Other nationals are advised to visit the Immigration Department's webpages at www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_visit.htm or check with the Chinese embassy in Canberra or other consular office for relevant information.
3. How to apply Visa to Hong Kong
Those who require visas or entry permits may directly file their applications with the HK Immigration Department at Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Tel (852)28246111, Fax (852) 28777711), or apply by submitting the following to this or other Chinese Consular Posts.
4. HK SAR Visa Application fee is A$50.00. The visa shall be processed, under normal circumstances, in 4 working days. Expedite treatment shall incur a surcharge of A$50 (for overnight release), A$30(for 2nd or 3rd working-day rels.)
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
Chinese ordinary visa (including tourism, visiting relatives, business, study, employment, transit, crew, journalism or residence visas) applications should be submitted to the CVASC. CVASC will also collect visa fees and return processed applications on behalf of the Consulate General.
Please note that applicants holding Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the Chinese Diplomatic, Service, or Courtesy visa, or who apply for Hong Kong visa/entry permit, should still submit the application directly to the Chinese Consulate General as usual rather than making online appointment.
Visa Application Form 2011A
http://www.chinese-embassy.info/visa-form/2011a.pdf
Visa Application Form 2011B
http://www.chinese-embassy.info/visa-form/2011b.pdf
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