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It contains new information under Health (updated information on cases in humans of strain (H7N9) avian influenza in China). The overall level of the advice has not changed. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in China.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution travel nurse opportunities if travelling to Tibet Autonomous Region. You should not attempt to travel to Tibet without permission from the Chinese authorities. For details about obtaining a travel permit to Tibet, see Local travel below.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region due to its volatile security situation and heightened ethnic tensions. In July 2009, violent protests resulted in a large number of deaths and injuries in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang. A number travel nurse opportunities of further protests and incidents, including bombings, have occurred in the region since that date. In late July 2011, a series of violent incidents occurred in the city of Kashgar in which a number of people were killed and injured. You should avoid any protests or large gatherings.
The Chinese authorities have put in place stringent requirements for visa issue. travel nurse opportunities You should check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of China for detailed information well in advance of your intended travel date.
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. travel nurse opportunities 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 travel nurse opportunities Embassy or Consulate of China for the most up to date information. For foreigners already travelling or resident within China, all visa inquiries should be directed to the Foreigners Entry and Exit Administration Section of the local Public Security Bureau.
If travelling to China, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the duration of your intended travel nurse opportunities stay and you must also be able to provide evidence of a return or onward ticket. A visa is required for all travellers to China whether for tourism, travel nurse opportunities business, employment or study purposes. travel nurse opportunities You should ensure that you obtain the appropriate visa for the purpose of your visit. It is very difficult to obtain a visa at Chinese border entry points.
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 visa). You will need to obtain a replacement passport from the nearest Australian embassy or consulate, travel nurse opportunities as well as a Chinese 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 significantly longer during Chinese 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 travel nurse opportunities 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.
Chinese authorities strictly travel nurse opportunities enforce travel nurse opportunities penalties for entry and exit visa violations. travel nurse opportunities Current regulations include a 500RMB fine (not to exceed travel nurse opportunities 5,000RMB) for each day overstayed, and/or detention. The period of detention can range from 5 to 30 days depending on the severity travel nurse opportunities of the violation.
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 travel nurse opportunities 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 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 travel nurse opportunities visa. If you need to leave the airport travel nurse opportunities during the 24 hour period, 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.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement travel nurse opportunities passport while overseas.
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 travel nurse opportunities directed at others.
Xinjiang : We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. The security 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 of Xinjiang. A number of further protests and incidents, including travel nurse opportunities bombings, have occurred in the region since that date. In late July 2011, a series of violent incidents occurred in the city of Kashgar in which a number of people were killed and injured. 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 Region. On 14 March 2008, protests 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 travel nurse opportunities 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 travel nurse opportunities occurs. Resisting can lead to violence or injury. Travellers have been targeted on overnight long distance trains and buses and on public transport. travel nurse opportunities Foreigners have been assaulted and robbed, particularly in popular expatriate gathering areas including the bar and shopping precincts of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other major cities.
travel nurse opportunities Foreigners have also been targets of a number of scams when travelling in China. An increasing 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 travel nurse opportunities 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 travel nurse opportunities 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, Shenzhen) ATMs that allow cash withdrawals using Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, Maestro, American Express and JCB are widely available. 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 travel nurse opportunities 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 travel nurse opportunities from a Chinese travel nurse opportunities bank to do so.
Make two photocopies of valuables 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 travel nurse opportunities passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate 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 lea