China visa

Do Australians have to fill out any application form online for china visa free travel?

For Australians, whether you need to fill out an online application form for China depends on the type of entry and the visa exemption policy you are using. China offers several visa-free or transit options for short stays, but these have specific rules:

1. Standard visa-free entry is generally not available for Australians; you normally need a visa for most visits.

2. Transit without a visa (TWOV)

• If you are transiting through certain Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen, and your stopover is less than 24, 72, or 144 hours depending on the city, you may be eligible for a visa-free transit. Australians can use this option.
• For 24-hour transit, no prior online application is required; you simply need your onward ticket and entry will be granted at immigration.
• For 72-hour or 144-hour transit (e.g., in Shanghai or Guangdong), some cities require filling out an arrival card at the airport, but an online application is not usually required unless your city specifies it. Some ports may offer optional pre-registration online to speed up processing.