Can Australians go to China visa-free?

Australian citizens holding a valid ordinary Australian passports and Australian residents holding an ordinary passport from one of the other countries eligible for China’s visa waiver program can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. China’s visa-free policy set to expire at the end of 2025 has been extended and will now expire on 31 December 2026. 

China’s visa-free transit policies allow Australian travellers to enter China visa-free for up to 10 days (240 hours) when transitioning to a third country. Conditions apply, including showing proof of onward travel within the allowed period.  

As visa and entry requirements for China may change over time, it is your responsibility to verify visa requirements from the Chinese Embassy in Australia, your local Chinese Consulate or the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre before you decide to travel.