China Online Visa Processing System will be officially launched by the Consulate-General of China in Melbourne on September 15, 2025. Applicants for diplomatic, official or courtesy visas could enjoy convenience of filling out the form and uploading application materials online by visiting https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA.

As from September 15, 2025, the current Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA) system will no longer be used at the Chinese Embassy in Australia.

As from September 15, 2025, Chinese visa applicants holding ordinary passports of Australia and the third country in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, West Australia should submit their visa applications at the Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center.

Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Website: https://www.visaforchina.cn/MEL3_EN/qianzhengyewu

Address: Ground Floor, 570 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Mailing address: P.O.BOX 7227, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Contact Number: +61-3-99372308 (Weekdays 10:00–14:00) 

E-mail address: melcenter@visaforchina.org