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Australia visa for Chinese citizens

Passport China
Destination Australia

China passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What China passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

China is one of 151 passports in the “e-visa” group for Australia. See the full Australia visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Oceania for China passport holders

Australia is one of 29 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the China passport, which ranks #48 worldwide with a mobility score of 83. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 10 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Fiji Visa-free 120 days
Kiribati Visa-free 90 days
Micronesia Visa-free 30 days
Vanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Palau Visa on arrival –
Samoa Visa on arrival –
Solomon Islands Visa on arrival –
Tonga Visa on arrival –
Tuvalu Visa on arrival –
Papua New Guinea eTA required –
Australia e-Visa –

All visa-free countries for the China passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Australia?

China passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Chinese citizens apply for Australia visa online?

Yes. China passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Australia, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Australia citizens need a visa for China?

Australia passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days.

Australia visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Australia before you book.