Last updated 2026-07-23
Diplomatic visa to China for Australian citizens
Visa for diplomatic visit
Visa overview
Issued for the government officers, diplomats and their accompanying spouses and minor children, who are holding diplomatic passports or UNLP passports (red or blue), traveling to China for official visit or transit. Foreign travelers can submit their entry information online before entering China using various official platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) website via PC or smartphone, the “NIA 12367” mobile app, or the WeChat (Alipay) mini program.
Eligible individuals
Government representative, diplomatic passport holder, government officer, diplomat, family member
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Visa Information
English international
Type of visa
Diplomatic visa
Category
Diplomatic visa
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