The Branch Office in Cairns
The Branch Office in Cairns was established in 1997 and is the Japanese consular/diplomatic mission responsible for overseeing the relationship between Japan and North Queensland. It 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 Branch Office in Cairns is divided into:
- Consular Affairs-Visa section,
- Economic and Political section
- Information and Culture section
Office
Address
Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower
15 Lake Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Cairns Branch Office Map
TEL : (07) 4051-5177
FAX : (07) 4051-5377
Please note that the e-mail address for this office will change as follows.
Current Email Address : japanconsulate@iig.com.au (Until 22nd January, 2012)
New Email Address : jcairns@bb.mofa.go.jp (From 23rd January, 2012)
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 2012
| January 2 (Mon) | New Year's Day Holiday* |
| January 3 (Tue) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| January 26 (Thu) | Australia Day* |
| April 6 (Fri) | Good Friday* |
| April 9 (Mon) | Easter Monday* |
| April 25 (Wed) | Anzac Day* |
| May 7 (Mon) | Labour Day* |
| June 11 (Mon) | Queen's Diamond Jubilee* |
| July 20 (Fri) | Cairns Show Day* |
| October 1 (Mon) | Queen's Birthday |
| December 25 (Tue) | Christmas Day* |
| December 26 (Wed) | Boxing Day* |
| December 31 (Mon) | End of Year Holiday |
NB. * Indicates Australian Public Holidays