Chinese consular representation in New South Wales
Chinese Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, location information, consular service hours, jurisdiction and official resources for the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney.
Visa applications: ordinary Chinese visa applications are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center rather than directly by the Consulate General. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visa applications continue to be handled by China’s diplomatic and consular missions.
Location
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located at 39 Dunblane Street in Camperdown, New South Wales.
About the mission
About the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney is China’s professional consular mission responsible for New South Wales.
It forms part of China’s diplomatic and consular network in Australia, which also includes the Embassy in Canberra and Consulates General in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The Consulate General handles consular matters within its jurisdiction and provides services and assistance to Chinese citizens as well as eligible document services for other applicants.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Sydney Consulate General directly handles a range of document and consular services. Visa arrangements differ according to the applicant and visa category.
Passports and travel documents
The Consulate General directly accepts eligible passport and travel document applications from Chinese citizens within its consular jurisdiction.
Notarial and document services
The Consulate General handles eligible notarisation matters, pension qualification forms, Hong Kong entry permits and other specified consular document procedures.
Consular protection
Chinese citizens requiring urgent consular protection or assistance in New South Wales can use the dedicated consular protection contact provided by the Consulate General.
Ordinary visas: applications for ordinary Chinese visas, Hong Kong visas and Macao visas are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. Check the current application instructions before submitting documents.
Visitor arrangements
Consular applications and appointments
The Consulate General’s Consular Hall currently accepts eligible consular document applications on working days from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding public holidays.
The current inquiry hotline for consular and document services is available on working days from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Application procedures vary by service. Check the current official instructions before visiting to determine whether an online application, appointment, preliminary review or other step is required.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney
The official consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney is New South Wales.
China maintains separate Consulates General for Victoria and Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. The Embassy in Canberra is responsible for the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Visa processing differs: the jurisdiction of the diplomatic mission should not be confused with the current arrangement for ordinary visa applications. Since September 2025, the Sydney Chinese Visa Application Service Center also receives ordinary visa applications from applicants residing in the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, New South Wales and Queensland.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Chinese Consulate General
Check which office handles your particular application before travelling to Camperdown.
Check the service
Determine whether your application is handled directly by the Consulate General or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
Prepare your documents
Review the current official requirements and complete any required online steps before presenting documents or attending the Consular Hall.
Check current notices
The Consulate General may close on Chinese or Australian public holidays. Check current notices and service arrangements before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese Consulate General in Sydney
Where is the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China is located at 39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
What is the current consular services phone number?
The current inquiry number for consular and document services is +61 2 8595 8002. This number took effect on 1 August 2026.
What are the Consular Hall opening hours?
Eligible consular document applications are accepted on working days from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding public holidays.
What is the jurisdiction of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General’s official consular jurisdiction is New South Wales.
Can I apply for an ordinary Chinese visa at the Consulate General?
Ordinary Chinese visa applications are generally handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney rather than directly by the Consulate General. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visa applications continue to be processed directly by China’s diplomatic and consular missions.
Which visa application centre serves Queensland and the Northern Territory?
Under the arrangements introduced in September 2025, ordinary visa applicants residing in the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, New South Wales and Queensland use the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney.
Does China have other Consulates General in Australia?
Yes. China also maintains Consulates General in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane 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.