China → Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Stay is as stated on the Australian Visitor visa grant; the official Visitor visa page covers short visits and the granted period varies.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is an Australian external territory; normal Australian customs and immigration procedures apply when entering from outside Australia. Ordinary PRC passports are not listed for Australia ETA or eVisitor, so short tourist/business travel requires an Australian Visitor visa or another applicable visa before travel. A US visa by itself is not an Australian entry waiver.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- eVisa· apec_abtc · 90 days
Applies to a valid physical or virtual APEC Business Travel Card with Australian pre-clearance: 'AUS' printed on the physical card or visible on the virtual card. Home Affairs states the ABTC application is, by law, also an application for a Business Visitor visa (subclass 600), so no separate visa application is needed for short-stay business travel to Australia; Australia also allows ABTC holders to use the card for non-business visits such as holidays or visiting family/friends. The United States and Canada are transitional ABTC members; APEC states they do not offer reciprocal entry arrangements and provide fast-track processing only.
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Documents & how to apply
- Online visa application — Submit online through ImmiAccount; PRC passport holders are generally not eligible for ETA or eVisitor.
- Valid passport and biodata page — Provide the current passport identity/biodata page; the official visitor visa page does not state a fixed 6-month remaining-validity rule.
- National identity document — Provide a national identity card if held.
- Recent passport-style photograph — Upload as requested by the online application system.
- Evidence of sufficient funds — May include bank statements, payslips, tax records, audited accounts or credit card limit evidence.
- Genuine temporary visitor evidence — Evidence showing reasons to leave on time, such as employment, study, family ties or assets.
- Travel plans / itinerary — Show planned activities while in Australia and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
- Invitation or host evidence · optional — If visiting family/friends, provide invitation, relationship evidence, host status in Australia and host funds if they pay for the visit.
- Business visitor evidence · optional — For business visitor activities, provide invitation, conference/event registration, employer letter, business itinerary or evidence of current business/employment.
- Health or travel insurance · optional — Strongly recommended; visitors aged 75 or over may need to show insurance or adequate means to meet health costs.
- Health examination evidence · optional — May be requested for China applicants staying 6 months or more, aged 75+, pregnant, entering healthcare settings, or other listed circumstances.
- Character documents · optional — If requested, provide police clearance, military certificates or further personal details.
- Parental/legal guardian consent for minors · optional — Applicants under 18 must provide evidence that parents or legal guardians consent to travel.
📍 Apply online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount; supplementary China-specific information is provided by the Australian Embassy/Consulates/Home Affairs offices in China.
Apply online through ImmiAccount and choose the correct Visitor visa (subclass 600) stream for tourism or business visitor activities; do not finalise non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No. A US visa is not an Australian entry waiver. Cocos (Keeling) Islands applies normal Australian immigration procedures when entering from outside Australia; ordinary PRC passports are not listed for Australia ETA or eVisitor, so an Australian Visitor visa or another applicable visa is required before travel.
Yes, under Australia's entry framework for short visits: Home Affairs states that a valid ABTC with Australian pre-clearance means no separate visa application is needed, with a maximum stay of up to 3 months or 90 days at a time.
It is not document-free entry. British citizen passport holders can apply before travel for an Australian eVisitor (subclass 651), generally allowing stays of up to 3 months per visit.
A US passport holder needs an Australian ETA (subclass 601) before travel. The ETA generally permits multiple visits, up to 3 months each.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.