Chinese consular representation in Queensland
Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services, jurisdiction and official resources for the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane.
Visa applications: ordinary Chinese visa applications from Queensland are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. The former Brisbane Chinese Visa Application Service Center stopped accepting visa applications in September 2025.
Location
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located on Level 9 at 79 Adelaide Street in central Brisbane, Queensland.
About the mission
About the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane is China’s professional consular mission responsible for Queensland.
It forms part of China’s diplomatic and consular network in Australia, alongside the Embassy in Canberra and Consulates General in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.
The mission is headed by Dr Sun Zhaoyang, who took up his post as Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane on 31 August 2026.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Brisbane Consulate General provides consular services and assistance within Queensland. Procedures and application requirements depend on the service requested.
Passports and travel documents
Chinese citizens in Queensland can check current requirements for passport and travel document procedures through the Consulate General’s official consular service information.
Notarial and document services
The Consulate General provides information on eligible notarisation and other consular document procedures. Some services require online applications or preliminary processing.
Consular protection
Chinese citizens in Queensland who require urgent consular protection or assistance can contact the Consulate General using its dedicated emergency contact arrangements.
Ordinary visas: applicants holding ordinary Australian or third-country passports and residing in Queensland submit Chinese visa applications through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visa applications continue to be handled directly by China’s diplomatic and consular missions.
Visitor arrangements
Consular applications and appointments
DFAT currently lists the Consulate General’s general business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
These general business hours do not mean that every consular procedure is available throughout the day or without prior arrangements. Application procedures differ according to the service required.
Check the Consulate General’s current consular instructions before visiting to determine whether your procedure requires an online application, appointment, preliminary review or another step.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane
The official consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane is Queensland.
Residents in other Australian states and territories should check which Chinese diplomatic or consular mission is responsible for their location before beginning a consular procedure.
Visa processing: ordinary visa applicants residing in Queensland use the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. This visa-processing arrangement does not change the Brisbane Consulate General’s diplomatic consular jurisdiction over Queensland.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Chinese Consulate General
Check the current procedure for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General in Brisbane.
Check the correct office
Confirm whether your procedure is handled by the Consulate General or, for an ordinary visa application, through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney.
Prepare your documents
Review the current official requirements and complete any required online application or preliminary steps before attending the relevant office.
Check current notices
Public access can change around Chinese and Australian public holidays or temporary closures. Check the latest notices from the Consulate General before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located on Level 9 at 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
How can I contact the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane?
The main published telephone number is +61 7 3210 6509. The Consulate General’s official website provides current information for individual departments and consular services.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists general business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Individual consular services may operate under different application and visitor arrangements.
Which area does the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane cover?
Its official consular jurisdiction is Queensland.
Who is the Chinese Consul-General in Brisbane?
Dr Sun Zhaoyang is the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane. He took up his post on 31 August 2026.
Can I apply for an ordinary Chinese visa in Brisbane?
Ordinary Chinese visa applications from Queensland are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. The former Brisbane Chinese Visa Application Service Center stopped accepting visa applications in September 2025.
Does China have other Consulates General in Australia?
Yes. China also maintains Consulates General in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.
Is there a Chinese Embassy in Australia?
Yes. The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China is located in Canberra. See our Chinese Embassy in Canberra page for further information.