Do Australian citizens need a visa for China?

What Australia passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Australia is one of 67 passports in the “visa-free” group for China. See the full China visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Australia passport holders

China is one of 112 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Australia passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 40 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	–
Mongolia	Visa-free	30 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the Australia passport

China visa requirements for other passports

• United States e-Visa
• United Kingdom Visa required
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa required
• Germany Visa-free
• France Visa-free
• Mexico Visa required