VisaBuddy / Australia passport / China

🇦🇺 Do Australian citizens need a visa for China?

Good news: Australia citizens do not currently need a visa to visit China. Typical allowed stay: 30 days.

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No visa needed

Australia → China
RequirementVisa not required
Allowed stay30 days
Details30 days Visa-free from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026.[66] 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits.[67] 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport.[67] Travel
What to doYou can travel visa-free. Carry a valid passport (usually 6 months validity) and proof of onward travel.
Requirements
  • No visa needed for short tourist/business stays.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
  • An immigration officer still makes the final entry decision.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)

Where else can Australia passport holders go?

🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

All destinations for Australia passport holders

Visiting China from other countries

🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada

Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.