Australian Government organisations and other Australian organisations in Shanghai
Federal Government Agencies
Most Australian Federal Government offices in Shanghai are part of the Australian Consulate-General, Shanghai:
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Registration - Passports - Consular Assistance
Australian Consulate-General, Shanghai
Suite 2201, Level 22, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai, 200041
Telephone: 5292 5500 Fax:5292 5511
Email: acgshang@public.sta.net.cn
Web: http://www.shanghai.china.embassy.gov.au/
The primary role of DFAT in Shanghai is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Australia and China and improve access to the Chinese market for Australian business. It also provides a range of consular and passport services for Australian citizens, through the Australian Consulate-General, Shanghai. If you are an Australian citizen residing in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi or Hubei, the Consulate in Shanghai can help you with:
- Registration: Registration of Australian citizens in Shanghai can be done through the Australian Consulate-General, Shanghai or online. Your details are protected by the Privacy Act 1988 and will not be shared with any other Government agency.
- Information Bulletin: The Consulate produces a regular Information Bulletin which can be found on its website or emailed to registered members.
- Consular Services: Assistance in the case of arrest, natural disaster, civil unrest, accident, serious illness or death; Certifying copies of documents and witness signatures; and Other matters (click here)
Passports: The Consulate accepts applications for new passports and conducts interviews. You can complete your passport application form online, or the Consulate can mail it to you, but it must be submitted to the Consulate in person. Click here for information on necessary documents and passport fees. Australia introduced a new passport system on 3 December 2003. If you already have a current valid passport, you can continue to use it until it is due to expire or its pages are full. Remember that getting a new passport now requires TEN working days. Lost, stolen or damaged Passports must be reported immediately to the nearest Australian diplomatic or consular mission or to Passports Australia. More information on passports can be found at http://www.passports.gov.au/
Please note that all visa enquiries should be directed to the Visa and Immigration Office (see section below).
Austrade (Australian Trade Commission)
Commercial Department - Assistance and Advice to Australian Companies
Suite 2101, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai, 200040
Telephone: 6321 1333 Fax: 6321 1222
Email: Shanghai@austrade.gov.au
Web: http://www.austrade.gov.au/
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Federal Government agency that helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets. Their mission is to contribute to community wealth by helping more Australians succeed in export and international business. Austrade is represented in 110 locations in 56 countries including an extensive domestic network throughout Australia. Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors. Austrade is a statutory authority within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. Austrade is governed by a board, whose members are drawn from business and government.
Visa and Immigration Office (Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, DIMIA)
Visas - Australian Citizenship
Australian Visa and Immigration Office
Suite 401, Shanghai Centre
1376 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai, 200040
Telephone: 6279 8098 Fax: 6279 8022
Email: DIMA-Shanghai@dfat.gov.au
Web: http://www.immi.gov.au/
Lodging Applications: 08:30am - 1200pm; Enquiries: 13:30-16:30pm
Detailed information about all issues relating to visas and citizenship issues can be found on the DIMIA website. DIMIA services include: Visitor visas; Business visas; Migration visas; and Australian citizenship. Online Applications are possible for some visa types for applicants of certain nationalities (but not for Chinese nationals at this time). Citizenship applications can be lodged online. Please note that the Australian Embassy Beijing website contains useful information in Chinese on how to lodge a visa application.
Invest Australia
Suite 2204, Level 22, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai, 200041
Telephone: 5292 8686 Fax: 5292 8687
Email: shanghai@investaustralia.gov.au
Web: http://investaustralia.hyperlink.net.au/
Invest Australia is Australia's national inward investment agency, set up by the Federal Government in 1997 to promote overseas investment in Australia by pursuing and facilitating investment into Australia and promoting Australia's strengths and capabilities to an international audience. Our industry specialists also work in Australia to advise investors on the benefits of investing in Australia's key industries. Invest Australia offers a comprehensive, free and totally confidential service for potential investors. Invest Australia can undertake the following:
- Provide information on how to establish a business in Australia;
- Arrange site visits and help you find a joint venture partner;
- Offer expert advice from our range of industry specialists and help identify potential investments;
- Provide information on the availability and cost of labour, R&D, transport and establishment costs, as well as taxation and incentives;
- Provide contacts with government agencies and advice on investment regulations; and
Facilitate major projects through targeted programs.
Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
Suite 2203, Level 22, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai, 200041
Telephone: 5292 5500 ext. 210/273
Fax: 5292 5267
Tourism Australia previously known as the Australian Tourist Commission, is not part of the Consulate General:
Unit 1501, 15/F, Citigroup Tower
33 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road
Shanghai, 200120
Tel: 86 21 6887 8129
Fax: 86 21 6887 8133
Web: http://www.austchamshanghai.com/membership/member_profile?view=1&input_user_id=107
State Government Representative Offices:
Queensland Trade and Investment Office
Suite 3709-3710, CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai 200041
Telephone: 5292 9090
Fax: 5292 9092
Web: http://www.austchamshanghai.com/membership/member_profile?view=1&input_user_id=135
South Australia Government Shanghai Commercial Representative Office
Suite A 21/F
918 Huai Hai Zhong Road
Telephone: 6415 5866
Fax: 6415 5867
Web: http://www.sagov.org/
Victorian Trade and Investment Office, Shanghai
(responsibility for Tourism Victoria in China)
Suite 308, Shanghai Centre
1376 Nanjing West Road
Telephone: 6279 8681
Fax: 6279 8685
Web: http://www.austchamshanghai.com/membership/member_profile?view=1&input_user_id=309
Victorian Trade and Investment Office, Nanjing
Suite C2, 16th Floor, World Trade Centre, Jinling Hotel
2 Hanzhong Rd, Nanjing, 210005
Telephone: 025-470-1231
Fax: 025-470-1068
General Email: nanjing@iird.vic.gov.au
Western Australian Trade & Investment Promotion Shanghai Representative Office
Level 22 CITIC Square
1168 Nanjing Xi Road, Shanghai 200041
Telephone: 5292 5899
Fax: 5292 5889
Web: http://www.austchamshanghai.com/membership/member_profile?view=1&input_user_id=184
Australian Business Organisations:
AustCham Shanghai (China Australia Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai)
AustCham Shanghai Secretariat
Suite 6709, Apollo Building
1440 Yan'an Middle Road
Shanghai 200040
Telephone: 6248 8301
Fax: 6248 5580
Email: admin@austchamshanghai.com
Web: www.austchamshanghai.com
Australian Social and Recreational Organisations:
The Australian Women's Shanghai Group (AWSG)
The AWSG holds a coffee morning on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am - 12pm and also holds a bi-monthly lunch. The group also organises an annual Melbourne Cup Lunch. Click here for details of the 2004 Melbourne Cup Lunch. For more information about the AWSG please contact Pam Kershaw, President, on email: pamkershaw@awsg.org or check out www.awsg.org
AFL Club (incorporated as the International Football Club)
Plays at Jin Qiao Football Ground (close to Pudong Carrefour) every Sunday afternoon. Contact the following people for practice and game schedules:
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