Chinese consular representation in Victoria and Tasmania
Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
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 Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne.
Visa applications: ordinary Chinese visa applications are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne rather than directly by the Consulate General. Check the current visa application procedure before visiting either office.
Location
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located at 75–77 Irving Road in Toorak, Victoria.
About the mission
About the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne is China’s professional consular mission responsible for Victoria and Tasmania.
The Consulate General was established in September 1986 and forms part of China’s diplomatic and consular network in Australia, alongside the Embassy in Canberra and Consulates General in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The mission is headed by Fang Xinwen, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate General provides consular services for eligible applicants within its district. The application process depends on the type of service required.
Passports and travel documents
Chinese citizens can check current requirements for passport, travel document and related consular procedures through the Consulate General’s official consular service information.
Document services
The Consulate General provides information on eligible notarisation and other consular document procedures. Requirements vary according to the service requested.
Consular assistance
Chinese citizens in Victoria and Tasmania can contact the Consulate General for consular protection and assistance in situations covered by China’s consular services abroad.
Ordinary visas: ordinary Chinese visa applications from residents of Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne. 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 general business hours for the Consulate General as Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Passport service hours are listed as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Application and appointment requirements vary by service, so check the current official instructions before visiting.
Ordinary Chinese visa applications are not handled through the normal Consulate General application process. Since 15 September 2025, applicants residing in Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia use the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
The official consular district of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne covers Victoria and Tasmania.
China’s other professional missions in Australia have responsibility for their respective consular districts, including the Consulates General in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide and the Embassy in Canberra.
Visa processing jurisdiction: the current arrangement for ordinary visa applications is broader than the Melbourne Consulate General’s diplomatic consular district. The Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center receives ordinary visa applications from residents of Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Chinese Consulate General
Check the current procedure for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General in Toorak.
Check the correct office
Determine whether your application is handled directly by the Consulate General or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne.
Prepare your documents
Review the official requirements and complete any required online application or preliminary steps before attending the relevant office.
Check current notices
Consular service hours can be affected by Chinese and Australian public holidays or temporary service changes. Check current official notices before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located at 75–77 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC 3142, Australia.
How can I contact the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne?
The main published telephone number is +61 3 9822 0604. Consular enquiries can be sent to mel@csm.mfa.gov.cn.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists general business hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Passport service hours are listed as 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Which areas does the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne cover?
The Consulate General’s official consular jurisdiction covers Victoria and Tasmania.
Who is the Chinese Consul-General in Melbourne?
Fang Xinwen is the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne.
Can I apply for an ordinary Chinese visa at the Consulate General?
Ordinary Chinese visa applications are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne rather than through the normal Consulate General application process. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visas continue to be handled directly by China’s diplomatic and consular missions.
Which areas use the Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center?
Under the current arrangements, applicants residing in Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia use the Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center for ordinary Chinese visa applications.
Does China have other Consulates General in Australia?
Yes. China also maintains Consulates General in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.