2023/12/08
Starting from December 11, 2023, online appointment for visa application is no longer required. Visa applicants who reside in NSW can submit their applications directly to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Sydney as follows:
Step 1. Applicants log on to the website of the Visa Centre https://www.visaforchina.cn/SYD2_EN/, fill out the visa application form online accurately, download and print the full application form.
Step 2. Submit the application with the application form and other required documentshttps://www.visaforchina.cn/SYD2_EN/generalinformation/visaknowledge/index.shtml to the Visa Centre from 9:00 to 14:00 on weekdays. And collect passports from 9:00 to 15:00 on weekdays.
After the new arrangement for visa application, there may be more applicants on-site and longer queue time during the peak hours. Applicants are kindly advised to avoid peak hours, i.e. 12:00 to 14:00.
For applicants who have made appointments with the Visa Center can still submit applications on the appointment day.