In accordance with the relevant arrangement, starting from 20 June, 2022, the Embassy and Consulate-Generals of China in Australia will make adjustments on visa application requirements to China. For more information, please visit the website of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney.
http://sydney.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/lszj/qz1/202206/t20220617_10704816.htm
The updated application procedures and material requirements are as follows:
1. Fill out the visa application form online, print out and sign the form;
(https://bio.visaforchina.org/SYD2_EN/, click for Quick Access)
2. Scan the visa application form into a PDF format document and send it to sydcenter@visaforchina.org together with all the other relevant materials for preliminary review.
3. When you receive further notice from Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Sydney), please come to our center in person for fingerprints collection and submit application materials. To enter the visa center, a negative PCR test certificate within 48 hours (mobile phone text messages can be accepted) and a face mask are required.
4. Any questions please call 0416677046 (Monday to Friday 10:00-12:00,14:00-16:00, except public holidays)
Please note:
1. The Chinese visa is typically valid for three months. Due to the current surge in demand for visa applications, it is advisable that you apply for a visa one month before your intended date of entry into China but not earlier than three months.
2. The visa application form cannot be changed manually. Please check all the information on the form to ensure that everything is correct. Any mistakes or incomplete application materials will result in the failure to submit the application successfully on the day, a reschedule appointment to submit again is needed.