The Consulate of Japan at Cairns was established in 1997 and is the Japanese consular/diplomatic mission responsible for overseeing the relationship between Japan and North Queensland.

The Consulate of Japan at Cairns is part of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and serves the interests of Japanese nationals living in North Queensland and offers assistance to Australians who seek to visit or learn more about Japan.

The Consulate also serves as the intermediary between Japan and the Queensland State Government.

The Consulate at Cairns is divided into:

1/ a Consular Affairs-Visa section,

2/ an Economic and Political section, and

3/ an Information and Culture section.

Mission

The first Consulate-General of Japan in Australia was established in Queensland in 1896 in Townsville.

The mission of the Consulate at Cairns' mission is twofold:

1. To create a better understanding and promote the development of ties between Japan and people of Australia.

By supporting a closer relationship between the two countries, the Consulate aims to improve Australian understanding of Japanese people, customs and culture in general.

2. To represent and assist Japanese citizens living in North Queensland.

Office

Address

Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower
15 Lake Street
Cairns QLD 4870

Postal Address (Please use this address for mailing purposes)

PO Box 1493
Cairns QLD 4870

General Office Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Consular Services

Information and issuance of visas including the Working Holiday Visa.
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Office Closure Dates for 2009

NB. * Indicates Australian Public Holidays