Diplomatic representation of China in Australia
Chinese Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra represents China in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Chinese citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Chinese Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra is China’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Telephone notice: the embassy currently states that its regular landline and fax services are temporarily unavailable due to technical upgrades. For general embassy enquiries, use the official email address shown above.
Embassy location
Where is the Chinese Embassy in Canberra?
The Chinese Embassy is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy and its Consular Hall are located at 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should check the current procedure for their service before travelling, as some visa services are handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre rather than directly by the embassy.
About the mission
About the Chinese Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra is China’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Chinese government and supports bilateral relations in political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific and other areas.
The embassy also operates a Consular Section that provides services for Chinese citizens and handles selected document-related applications within its jurisdiction.
China maintains a substantial consular network in Australia, including Consulates-General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy provides citizen and document services and directs applicants to the appropriate procedure for their location and application type.
Passports and travel documents
Chinese citizens can obtain information about passport applications, travel documents and other identity-related consular procedures.
Notarial and civil matters
The Consular Section provides information on eligible notarial, civil status and other documentary services for Chinese citizens abroad.
Visas for China
Ordinary Chinese visa applications are generally handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre rather than directly at the embassy.
Visa applications: the embassy directs ordinary visa applicants to the relevant Chinese Visa Application Service Centre. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visa procedures are handled separately.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
The correct application process depends on the service you require.
The embassy’s Consular Hall is currently open to the public from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Ordinary visa applicants should follow the procedure of the relevant Chinese Visa Application Service Centre. For other consular services, check the current embassy guidance before travelling or submitting documents.
Before visiting: do not assume that all Chinese visa, passport or document services are handled in the same place. Confirm the correct office and procedure first.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
China divides consular responsibility in Australia between the Embassy in Canberra and five Consulates-General.
The Chinese Embassy’s published consular guidance directs residents of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory to the Embassy in Canberra for applicable consular document services.
Residents of other Australian states are generally served by the relevant Consulate-General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.
Applicants should always check the current jurisdiction rules for their specific service before submitting documents.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check your jurisdiction and the correct application route before travelling to the Chinese Embassy in Canberra.
Check the correct office
China has Consulates-General across Australia, so your state or territory may be served by a mission outside Canberra.
Check visa procedures
Ordinary visa applications are generally processed through a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre rather than directly at the embassy.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements for your passport, travel document, notarial or other consular service before attending.
Important: consular procedures and contact arrangements can change. Always check the latest information published by the Chinese Embassy before travelling or submitting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China is located at 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
How do I contact the Chinese Embassy?
The embassy currently asks general enquirers to use chinaemb_au@mfa.gov.cn because its regular landline and fax services are temporarily unavailable.
How do I contact the Consular Section?
Consular enquiries can be sent to canberra@csm.mfa.gov.cn or made by telephone on +61 434 716 788 or +61 431 782 400.
What are the Chinese Embassy consular hours?
The Consular Hall is currently open from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Can I apply for an ordinary Chinese visa directly at the embassy?
Ordinary visa applicants are generally directed to the relevant Chinese Visa Application Service Centre. Diplomatic, official and courtesy visa procedures follow separate arrangements.
Which areas are served by the Chinese Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy’s published consular guidance directs residents of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory to Canberra for applicable consular document services.
Does China have other consulates in Australia?
Yes. China currently has Consulates-General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular information on this page.