You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (Australia), you appear to qualify under China’s unilateral visa-free policy for short stays of up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Passport valid for at least the length of your stay (policy max: 30 days)
- Purpose of visit should match permitted short-stay activities
- Round-trip or onward ticket may be requested
- Hotel / police registration within 24 hours if required
- Do not overstay — extensions are generally not available under visa-free entry
Notes for Australia passport holders
- Australia has been on China’s unilateral visa-free list since 2024 for ordinary Australian passports on short stays.
- Direct and one-stop flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane commonly land in Guangzhou (CAN) or Shanghai (PVG) — southern China is a frequent first stop.
- Australia is also on the 240-hour transit list; use that path only when connecting to a third country, not for a round-trip holiday.
- Australian emergency passports are generally excluded from visa-free entry; apply for a visa if that is your travel document.
Route planning
Australians frequently enter via Guangzhou (CAN) or Shanghai (PVG), then continue to Shenzhen, Guilin, or Chengdu.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (Australia), you appear to qualify under China’s unilateral visa-free policy for short stays of up to 30 days.
The permitted stay area depends on your entry port. Enter your exact route in the checker before relying on this option.