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China passport to Australia
The matrix records an eVisa track for Chinese passports to Australia. In practice you apply online for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), not the ETA used by waiver passports. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need an eVisa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Intent, funds and itinerary must line up. Admission still needs remaining passport validity. Working Holiday has age and quota limits.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Australia lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “eVisa” at 37 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Australia passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Australia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaAustralia- Typical duration
- 10 hours
- From
- PVG · CAN · NKG
- To
- SYD · MEL · BNE
Airlines China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 000 · Ambulance 000
Dialing code
+61
Airports
SYD · MEL · BNE · PER
Highlights
- Sydney Opera House
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
- Great Ocean Road
- Tasmanian Wilderness
China · eVisa
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Australia?
The matrix records an eVisa track for Chinese passports to Australia. In practice you apply online for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), not the ETA used by waiver passports.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Australia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Australia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Australia mission.
What about a Australia passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Australia as a visitor?
Visitor 600 / ETA / eVisitor：Usually 3, 6 or 12 months。Apply for the matching visitor product in ImmiAccount. No work.