I have been trying for some time now to get through to someone to answer my query and I am yet to have had any luck. Time is running out and I would really appreciate an urgent response to my query.

I am planning on going travelling with my sister around the middle of August this year. We plan to head to China around March/April next year for 1-2 months. According to the rules for English citizens, we can either have a 3 or 6 month visa which is valid form the date of issue. However, as we are not planning to enter China until after the 6 month period is up, I was wondering whether we would be allowed to apply for a Chinese visa when we are in Australia? We are planning on being in Australia for 3 months and therefore will have enough time to sort this out. But I just desperately need to know whether we would be allowed to do this? and how long would it take? Without getting confirmation of my query I am unable to book my trip and time is running out for everything to be organised ie dates, tours etc.

I would really appreciate your help as it is in much need.