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Notice on Launching the China Online Visa Processing System
Dear Applicants, To further enhance the efficiency of visa applications and optimize service processes, Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne will launch the China online visa processing system in collaboration with the Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Melbourne
Consular Service Center Launches Overseas Consultation Services for Foreign Nationals Coming to China
Consular Service Center Launches Overseas Consultation Services for Foreign Nationals Coming to China
HONG KONG SAR Government Adjusts Submission Procedure for Visa Application
Effective as from January 17, 2025, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of HKSAR Government further promotes electronic services for visa applications. Applicants of the following visa categories, namely employment, talents, investment, training, working holiday scheme, and residence as dependants, sh
China's 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on 17 Dec 2024 that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours
Adjustment on Business Hours
From 2 January, the business hour of our center will be adjusted to: Monday to Friday, 10:00-14:00. Please arrange you visa application accordingly. Chinese Visa Application Service Center Melourne 20 December 2024
The Embassy and Consulates of China in Australia to issue 5-years multi-entry business, tourism, and family visit visa for Australian ordinary passport holders from June 21 2024
AccordingtothereciprocalarrangementbetweenChinaandAustraliaregardingtheaccessto5-yearsmulti-entryvisasforbusiness,tourismandfamilyvisits,startingfromJune212024,theEmbassyandConsulatesofChinainAustraliaissue5-yearmulti-entryvisastoAustraliancitizenswhoholdvalidordinarypassportsofAustraliaandmeetallre
Important Notice on PAYMENT Procedures
According to relevant requirement, Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Melbourne) will commence the Pre-payment model from March 18th, 2024. Applicants will be required to pay the full fee to the visa application center at the time of submitting visa applications. Service Fee will not be refunded if the visa application is declined, rejected or withdrawn. Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Melbourne) 8 March 2024
Notice on Cancellation of Visa Application Appointments
Starting from December 18, 2023 (Monday), online appointment for visa application is no longer required. Visa applicants who reside in Victoria,Tasmania and South Australia can submit their applications directly to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne as follows: Step 1. Applican
Notice on Termination of Authentication Service
Due to the impending implementation of "the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents" between China and Australia, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Melbourne will cease to offer authentication services on behalf of the Consulate-General
Notice on Fingerprints Collection of Visa Applicants
1. According to relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and with reference to international practice and experience,starting from 8th February 2021, the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Australia and Chinese Visa Application Service Centers will start biometric data collection and collecting all ten fing