URGENT!

I am trying to find out if it is possible for CHinese
people on the Mainland are able to travel to Australia. My
friend wants to go to Australia, but cannot afford a tour
group, she wants to go independantly because she has
friends there. Can anyone help? Please email me if you have
any knowledge of this topic! THANKS, and HAPPY TRAVELS!

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1. Visa Added by: Suzy
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 2:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The US has hard conditions for such case. But European
   countries are better. I know a Chinese who succeeded to go
   Australia with an invitition from her sister-in-law.
   Anyway she should try let her Aus friends find out if they
   need to provide a bank statement or guarantee for her when
   asking for a visa.
   

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2. Quite Easy Added by: M F
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 10:36 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   This year during spring festival I went to Australia
   togehter with my Chinese wife and Chinese daughter.
   Go to an Australian embassy or consulate in China and
   they will tell you the details.
   As far as I remember, you must provide:
   - a valid Chinese passport (of course)
   - a detailed travel itenary
   - a letter from your company (working unit), confirming
   that you are allowed to go on holidays
   - a confirmation of your income
   - an international health insurance
   You don't need an invitation from an friend or
   relative in Australia, if your income is
   regarded sufficient.
   Travellers from China and other countries (except
   New Zealand) need the same documents.
   

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3. Visa Added by: Panyu
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 10:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   To the best of my knowledge, the first thing your friend
   needs is a private passport. If she does not have one yet,
   she won't make it to Australia any time soon...
   If she has a passport, then there are 2 ways she can get a
   visa (apart from joining a tour as you mentioned) :
   - If she has relatives in Australia who invite her.
   - If she is officially invited by an Australian company for
   a business trip.
   Good luck !
   

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4. A little more Added by: chris
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 11:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   For what it's worth, if I remember correctly, Australia was
   recently elevated to an officially "approved tourist
   destination" by the Chinese government.

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5. For Suzy Added by: Bruce
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 19:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Australia is not a European country as you seem to imply it
   is!

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6. Chill out Added by: Isy (ioderberg@hotmail.com)
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 15:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Bruce, she means 'western'. Chill out and relax. Don't jump
   down people's throats so quickly.

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