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
Email Address : jcairns@bb.mofa.go.jp
Postal Address
(Please use this address for mailing purposes. As our office is in a building with many tenants, to avoid incorrect delivery of mail, it is preferable that mail is addressed to our post office box, instead of our physical location.)
Consulate of Japan in Cairns,
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 2013
| January 1 (Tue) | New Year's Day |
| January 2 (Wed) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| January 3 (Thu) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| January 28 (Mon) | Australia Day* |
| February 11 (Mon) | 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 |
| October 7 (Mon) | Labour Day* |
| November 4 (Mon) | Culture Day (allocated public holiday) |
| December 25 (Wed) | Christmas Day* |
| December 26 (Thu) | Boxing Day* |
| December 30 (Mon) | End of Year Holiday |
| December 31 (Tue) | End of Year Holiday |
NB. * Indicates Australian Public Holidays