Australian Consulate-General
Chengdu, China

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Voting in the 2024/25 federal election 

The Australian federal election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.

In-Person Voting

You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu according to this schedule below:

Day

Opening Hours

Monday 21 April

Closed – Easter Monday holiday

Tuesday 22 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Wednesday 23 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Thursday 24 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Friday 25 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Saturday 26 April

Closed

Sunday 27 April

Closed

Monday 28 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Tuesday 29 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Wednesday 30 April

9:00am to 4.30pm

Thursday 1 May

Closed – Australian Labour Day holiday

Friday 2 May

9:00am to 4.30pm

Saturday 3 May – Election Day

Closed

Please note that all times are local to this polling place.

What to expect at Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu.

  • You do not need an appointment to vote.
  • You must present ID for entry to the Consulate. You are not required to present ID to vote.
  • Large bags are not permitted and must be left at the security office.

Postal Voting

If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can apply for a postal vote.

Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025 AWST (Australian Western Standard Time). If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.

If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.

You can mail your completed postal vote to Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu or drop it off in person no later than 4.30pm Friday, 2 May 2025.

You can also return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.

Further information

You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.

If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.

Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:

aec.gov.au

Smartraveller.gov.au.

 

Australian Consulate-General in Shenyang

Australia’s Consulate-General in Shenyang will close to the public from 6 December 2024. The Australian Embassy in Beijing will provide continued consular and notarial services and support for Australian businesses. 

 

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Emergency Support

For emergency passport or consular support, please contact the numbers below.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 (within Australia)

 

 

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