China Extends Visa-Free Policy to Australians to 30 Days

China announced on November 25, 2024 the extension of the visa-free policy for Australian passport holders to China from the original 15 days to 30 days, a move that a Chinese expert said is another reflection of the active role China has played in promoting mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges between the two sides.

According to the notice released by the Chinese Embassy in Australia on Monday, from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025 (Beijing time), citizens holding ordinary passports of Australia traveling to China for business, tourism, family visit, transit, and exchange purposes and with the duration of each single stay not exceeding 30 days, are eligible for visa-free entry policy.

Short-term visa applications accepted before November 30 at midnight will still follow the current regulations, according to the notice.