Our Mission
The mission of the Consulate-General of Japan at Brisbane's mission
is twofold:
1. To create a better understanding and promote the
development of ties between Japan and the people of Australia.
By supporting a closer relationship between the two
countries, the Consulate-General aims to help Australians
better understand Japan and its people, customs and culture.
2. To represent and assist Japanese citizens living in
Queensland. By providing various services to Japanese, we
endeavour to make their lives in Australia as enjoyable and
trouble-free as possible.
Organization
The Consulate-General at Brisbane is divided into several sections. The sections and their email contacts are as follows:
- the Consular Affairs section
consular@bb.mofa.go.jp
- the Visa section
consular@bb.mofa.go.jp
- the Culture and Education section
culture@bb.mofa.go.jp
- the Political and Economic Affairs section
economic@bb.mofa.go.jp
Opening Hours
Reception times for information on and issuance of all visas are:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reception times for application of police clearance certificates are:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Office Closure Dates for 2013
| January 1 (Tue) | New Year's Day Holiday* |
| January 2 (Wed) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| January 3 (Thu) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| January 28 (Mon) | Australia Day* |
| February 11 (Mon) | National Foundation Day |
| March 29 (Fri) | Good Friday* |
| April 1 (Mon) | Easter Monday* |
| April 25 (Thu) | Anzac Day* |
| June 10 (Mon) | Queen's Birthday* |
| July 15 (Mon) | Marine Day |
| August 14 (Wed) | RNA Brisbane Show Day* |
| October 7 (Mon) | Labor Day* |
| November 4 (Mon) | Culture Day (in lieu) |
| December 25 (Wed) | Christmas Day* |
| December 26 (Thu) | Boxing Day* |
| December 30 (Mon) | Holiday |
| December 31 (Tue) | End of Year Holiday |
Please note: * indicates Australian public holidays.
Location & Contact
| Level 17, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 | |
| GENERAL INQUIRIES | 07 3221 5188 |
| FACSIMILE: | 07 3229 0878 |

Feedback Corner
The Consulate-General of Japan provides a feedback corner, so we can hear from you and listen to your suggestions, requests and/or opinions on how we can better serve you and improve our services and website. Please send your suggestions to jpncgbne@tokyonet.com.au
We ask that when sending emails that you please note the following:
* The Consulate-General of Japan cannot respond to all emails received. In case of
emergencies, please talk to one of our staff by telephone or at the counter.
* Any emails suspected of containing a computer virus will be deleted without
being opened.
