Notice on Launching the China Online Visa Processing System for Chinese Visa Applicants

China Online Visa Processing System will be officially launched bythe Consulate General of China in Perth on September 15, 2025. Applicants for diplomatic, official or courtesy visas could enjoy convenience of filling out theform and uploading application materials online by visiting

https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA.

As from September 15, 2025, the current Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA) system will no longer be used at the Consulate General of China in Perth. 

As from September 15, 2025, Chinese visa applicants holding ordinary passports of Australia and the third country in Western Australian(WA) should submit their visa applications at the Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center.

Melbourne Chinese Visa Application Service Center:

Website: https://www.visaforchina.cn/MEL4_EN/ 

Address: Ground Floor, 570 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia

Mailing address: P.O.BOX 7227, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Contact number: +61-3-99372308

E-mail address: melcenter@visaforchina.org

The Consulate General of China in Perth

September 5, 2025