In accordance with the agreement reached recently between People's Republic of China and the Commonwealth of Australia, from June 1, 2013, a multiple entry visa valid for 3 years will be issued to Australian diplomatic or official passport holder and the applicant should submit the following documents:
1) One diplomatic note from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or an official letter from the State or Territory offices of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
2) Original Passport of the applicant;
3) Visa Application Form filled out by the free Adobe Acrobat Reader;
4) One photo which should satisfy specific requirements;
5) Invitation Letter from the Chinese inviting party, where relevant.
Further documents may be requested and must be submitted in individual cases.
Visa fee for Australian official passport holder is A$180 and rush or express service fee may occur if the service is required and approved.
No visa fee for Australian diplomatic passport holder.