
Australia visa for citizens of China
Citizens of China need an e-visa to travel to Australia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $47, government fee included.
For citizens of China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Canberra: ≈ 9,010 km, about 12 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does an Australia visa cost for citizens of China?
Can I travel to Australia without a visa on a China passport?
No: citizens of China need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $47, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaAustralia visa rules at a glance
- With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
- China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; Australia passport: 109.
- Citizens of China and Australia can travel together visa-free to 32 countries, for example: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Georgia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Palestine, Kiribati, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania.
- Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for China. China visa for citizens of Australia
Travelling to Australia: good to know
- Beijing — Canberra: about 9,010 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 12 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
- Local time: Beijing 12:00 — Canberra 15:00.
- Local currency: Australian Dollar.
- Languages: English.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ A$1.42.
- Australia is the 111th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of China:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Australia
Visa rules for Australia for citizens of countries bordering China:
Official portal: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
How to get an Australia visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for an Australia visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Beijing — Canberra?
About 12 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 9,010 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Australia?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
Do citizens of Australia need a visa for China?
Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for China.
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