Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Volunteer visa Z in China for Australian citizens
Visa overview
Issued for those foreigners who intend to perform a full-time volunteer job in China. With a China work visa, an applicant is allowed to stay for 30 days. It is necessary to apply for a temporary residence permit during that time. This visa is generally issued one single entry.
Visa validity period
3 months
Consular fee
$23
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.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Visa Information
English international
Category code
Z
Type of visa
Ordinary visa
Category
Work visa
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