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The eight latest news items are below
Ukraine
19/Jul/10
The consular section of the Ukraine Embassy will be closed from 19 July thru 29 July 2010. As a result of this closure no Ukraine visas will be issued during this time - please factor this closure into your visa issuance delays.
China
30/Jun/10
The Chinese Consulate in Sydney has introduced new application rules. Please review the important information section of your chosen Chinese visa category carefully.
China
18/Jun/10
The Chinese Consulate has updated the requirements for French passport holders as follows;
Business Visas - Business letters for French passport holders must include: applicants date of birth, passport number and full name as it appears in the passport. Please also supply an original formal visa invitation notice issued by the Chinese Government.
Tourist Visas- Applications must include: proof of accommodation and full flight itinerary showing flights in & out of China
In both cases the applicant must hold permanent residency in Australia.
ONLY standard issue applies – the Consulate will NOT process URGENT Visas for French passport holders.
China
15/Jun/10
The Chinese Consulates and visa application service centres in Melbourne and Sydney will be closed on 15 June 2010. Please factor this into visa processing delays.
Indonesia
28/May/10
The Indonesian Consulate in Sydney will be closed on 28 May 2010.
Qatar
27/Apr/10
The Government of Qatar recently advised that Australian, UK, NZ and other nationals who currently obtain a visa on arrival into the State of Qatar would need to obtain a visa from a Qatar Embassy prior to arrival effective 1/5/10. This new policy is now on hold which means those nationals who currently obtain a visa on arrival can continue to do so until further notice.
China
22/Apr/10
The Chinese Embassy, Consulates and it's visa processing centres (CITS V Australia Pty Ltd) will be closed Australia wide on 3/5/10 for a Chinese National Holiday.
China
22/Apr/10
Effective 28/4/10 all applications for visa for Victorian and Tasmanian residents will be submitted to CITS V Service (Australia) Pty Ltd as the Chinese Consulate in Melbourne has outsourced their front of house to this company. There is a rise in visa fees and these are now displayed on the Visalink website.