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It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Terrorism (at least 31 people were killed in an attack at a market in Urumqi, Xinjiang on 22 May 2014). We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in China overall.
On 22 May 2014, an attack at a market in Urumqi, Xinjiang, killed at least 31 people and injured car parking los angeles airport more than 90. On 1 March 2014, armed attackers killed 29 people and injured scores of others at Kunming Railway Station, Yunnan province.
car parking los angeles airport We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Tibet Autonomous Region. You should not attempt to travel to Tibet without car parking los angeles airport permission from the Chinese authorities. For details about obtaining a travel permit to Tibet, see Local travel below.
The Chinese authorities have put in place stringent requirements for visa issue. You should car parking los angeles airport check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of China for detailed information well in advance of your intended travel date.
Australians car parking los angeles airport doing business in China should be aware of the risks and potential for legal consequences. You should seek professional legal advice before entering into a contract of any sort in China. car parking los angeles airport See under Laws for more information.
The Chinese government does not recognise dual nationality. If you are an Australian/Chinese dual national, you should travel on your Australian passport, obtain a visa for China and present yourself as Australian at all times. See Information for dual nationals for more information.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of China for the most up to date information. For foreigners already travelling or residing in China, all visa inquiries should be directed car parking los angeles airport to the Foreigners Entry and Exit Administration Section of the local Public Security Bureau.
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If your passport is lost or stolen while in China you will firstly need to obtain an official loss report from the local police (this report can be used when checking in to a hotel and will be necessary for obtaining a new passport and Chinese car parking los angeles airport visa). You will need to obtain a replacement passport from the nearest Australian embassy or consulate, as well as a Chinese car parking los angeles airport visa to allow you to leave China. Issue of a visa by the Chinese authorities can take up to five working days, and can be delayed car parking los angeles airport significantly longer during Chinese car parking los angeles airport holiday periods. Australians who have lost or had their passport stolen in China should not expect the Chinese visa renewal or replacement process to be expedited for them to meet travel or flight schedules. We encourage you to keep a copy of your passport and Chinese visa in a safe place when travelling in China. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Chinese authorities strictly enforce penalties for entry and exit visa violations. Current regulations include a 500RMB fine (not to exceed 5,000RMB) for each day overstayed, and/or detention. The period of detention can range from 5 to 30 days depending on the severity of the violation. Travellers should ensure they depart China before their visa expiry date.
Hong Kong and Macau are Special Administrative Regions (SAR) and have separate visa and entry administration. Travellers who exit mainland China to visit Hong Kong or Macau may require a new Chinese visa to re-enter mainland China. In particular, travellers with a single entry visa for China should take particular note of this requirement. Some travel permits, issued in Hong Kong or at Hong Kong-Macau-Chinese mainland border crossings, are valid for limited travel to designated car parking los angeles airport areas only such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai or other areas in Guangdong Province. It is illegal to use these permits to travel to other parts of China. Travellers should carefully check the details on their visa.
You may need a visa to transit China if your stopover is longer than 24 hours and requires you to leave the airport. However, if you are staying for less than 24 hours while transiting en route to a third country, and you have a pre-purchased outward ticket, you may not need a transit visa. If you need to leave the airport car parking los angeles airport during the 24 hour period, car parking los angeles airport you may be able to apply for a permit on arrival at the airport. These requirements can change often and vary between airports. You should check specific requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of China for the most up to date information.
On 22 May 2014, an attack at a market in Urumqi, Xinjiang, killed at least 31 people and injured car parking los angeles airport more than 90. We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
You should avoid all demonstrations and protests as they may turn violent. Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks. Australians could inadvertently become victims of violence directed at others.
Xinjiang : We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. The security car parking los angeles airport situation in Xinjiang is volatile due to heightened ethnic tensions. In July 2009, violent protests resulted in a large number of deaths and injuries in Urumqi, capital car parking los angeles airport of Xinjiang. A number of further protests and incidents, including bombings, have occurred in the region since that date. In late July 2011, a series car parking los angeles airport of violent incidents occurred car parking los angeles airport in the city of Kashgar in which a number of people were killed and injured. car parking los angeles airport The government may impose restrictions on movement and communications in Kashgar and nearby areas with little warning. You should avoid any protests or large gatherings.
Tibet : We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to the Tibet Autonomous car parking los angeles airport Region. On 14 March 2008, protests car parking los angeles airport by Tibetan monks in Lhasa turned violent with reports of deaths and injuries. Demonstrations and violence could occur with little warning.
You should not attempt to travel to Tibet without permission from the Chinese authorities. Foreigners wishing to travel to Tibet must apply for a Tibet Entry Permit issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa. For further information, see Local travel below.
Petty crime directed at foreigners, particularly pick pocketing, purse snatching and theft of laptops, passports and mobile phones car parking los angeles airport occurs. Resisting can lead to violence or injury. car parking los angeles airport Travellers have been targeted on overnight long distance trains and buses and on public transport. Foreigners have been assaulted and robbed, particularly in popular expatriate gathering areas including car parking los angeles airport the bar and shopping precincts of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other major cities.
Foreigners have also been targets of a number of scams when travelling in China. car parking los angeles airport An increasing car parking los angeles airport number of tourists are being approached and invited for a drink at a teahouse, cafe or bar nearby for an number of reasons including to practice English . Afterwards the tourist is presented with a vastly inflated bill and is not permitted to leave until they pay the bill by credit card. Physical violence, including serious assault, and credit card skimming or duplication has occurred.
There have been incidents of ATM scams including the use of fake ATMs that take the user's card. ATM robberies are also common. It is recommended you use ATMs when accompanied, inside a secure place such as a bank, and during daylight hours to reduce risks.
If you are the victim of petty crime or a scam, you should report it immediately to the local police. Even though they may not be able to get your money or goods back, they can issue you with an official loss report for insurance purposes.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques are not accepted in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work overseas. In large Chinese cities (e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, car parking los angeles airport Shenzhen) ATMs that allow cash withdrawals car parking los angeles airport using Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, Maestro, American Express and JCB are widely available. car parking los angeles airport Opportunities to make purchases by credit are common, particularly in international hotels and restaurants. In smaller cities, using international cards may be more difficult.
The Chinese Customs Administration requires that travellers carrying over US$6,000 (or equivalent in foreign currencies) in cash must declare it upon arrival in China. The declaration should be kept safely and shown to customs officials upon departure. Travellers who wish to depart China carrying between US$6,000 and US$10,000 (or equivalent in foreign currencies) should obtain permission from a Chinese bank to do so.
Make two photocopies of valuable documents car parking los angeles airport such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate car parking los angeles airport as soon as possible. You must also report your loss of passport to the nearest police station and obtain a confirmation report of passport loss before you are able to secure an exit visa to leave China. The police loss report will also assist you to check in to a hotel if required. The process of obt