visa requirements for Australians

Replies: 10 - Last Post: 15-Apr-2007 04:23 Last Post By: chrisj

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Razl

13-Apr-2007 17:53
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visa requirements for Australians

Hi there,
What are the visa requirements for australians travelling to China? My OH has just found out he's flying to shanghai next month for work and we cant find anything on the embassy website. I havent been there since '91 and cant for the life of me remember if I needed one or not.
Thanks in advance.

rosstralia

13-Apr-2007 18:09
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you need a visa

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Razl

13-Apr-2007 18:19
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Thanks Ross. Do you know how much they are and how long they take?

rosstralia

13-Apr-2007 18:36
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I got my current chinese visa in Hong Kong.

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Razl

13-Apr-2007 18:40
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OK. I think it's where i got mine as well.
Thanks for your help, Ross.

chrisj

13-Apr-2007 22:32
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A business or tourist visa? A 30 day 'L' or 'luxing' tourist visa for China is around $30 US, & can be purchased in either Australia or HK. Takes 3 working days.

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Harry_Mudd

13-Apr-2007 22:52
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I got my first visa at the consulate in Sydney. after that I had my employer in Beijing organise it, and after that, I learned that it was much easier to do it all in Hong Kong. Same day or next day service in Hong Kong. I use these people: FBT

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phbriggs

14-Apr-2007 16:40
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It is possible to get it the same day at the Embassy/Consultate in Australia if you pay for express processing

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marttwo

15-Apr-2007 00:27
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You can get the visa in Sydney or melbourne, and it takes four days. Check out the website of www.chinatravel.com.au, where you can download an application form and get the costs.

kereru

15-Apr-2007 00:38
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I got my 30 day visa direct from the Embassy in Canberra and it cost $50 and took 3 working days.

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chrisj

15-Apr-2007 04:23
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Both Australia & HK have a tiered payment system, eg in Hong Kong: 3 days notice $30, 2 days $60, 1 day $90.

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