Consular Assistance

Information about assisting Australians overseas.

Australians requiring advice or assistance from the consular section may call during business hours from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday.

Australian Embassy
21 Dongzhimenwai Dajie
Beijing 100600
The People's Republic of China
Tel: (010) 5140 4111
Fax: (010) 5140 4292
E-mail: [email protected]

Please note lodgements of passport application and notarial services are available by appointment as follows: 

• Passport Applications: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 11:30
• Notarial Services: Monday-Friday 14:00 – 15:30

In case of an emergency after hours, please call the Embassy switchboard on (010) 5140 4111 and follow the prompts  or call directly on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas.

Callers in Australia contacting on behalf of Australian citizens in China requiring consular assistance should contact the 24 Hours Consular Operations Centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra on 1300 555 135.

Contact information of other Consulates in China