Appointments Required for All Matters
2025/7/29
The Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane requires all visitors to make an appointment for all matters (except visa collections only).
Bookings by email or phone call will not be accepted.
Visas:
PLEASE BOOK A 15 MINUTE TIME SLOT PER PERSON FOR VISA APPLICATIONS
For families of 4 who all need a visa, please book 4 appointments BACK TO BACK.
(No appointment is necessary for visa collection.)
CAUTION
You cannot make a duplicate booking (1 booking per person).
Please be aware that if you make a duplicate booking, we will only keep the first booking and cancel the rest of the bookings without any notice.
For those who do not speak English or Japanese, you must bring an interpreter with you as only those languages can be spoken and understood at the Japanese Consulate (translation apps etc. are NOT accepted).
Both in person and eVISA applications CANNOT be submitted. Please choose ONE method and do NOT both lodge an eVISA and also book an in person appointment.
For those who do not speak English or Japanese, you must bring an interpreter with you as only those languages can be spoken and understood at the Japanese Consulate (translation apps etc. are NOT accepted).
Both in person and eVISA applications CANNOT be submitted. Please choose ONE method and do NOT both lodge an eVISA and also book an in person appointment.
IMPORTANT: If you select different category, we do NOT accept your application!!
*Please note that appointments are also required for all collections except visa collections and police check collections.
VISA APPLICANTS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Upon arrival at the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane, please show your appointment confirmation email to security. This email proof along with physical photo ID is REQUIRED to enter our office.
If you are 10 minutes or more late for your appointment, it will automatically be cancelled without notice. You will not be allowed to enter and will be informed to book another appointment.
Any incomplete applications (i.e. missing documents/information) will not be accepted. You will be asked to make another appointment to come back and lodge your application.
READ THROUGH THE REQUIREMENT LIST CAREFULLY and please be aware that additional documentation may be requested.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you are 10 minutes or more late for your appointment, it will automatically be cancelled without notice. You will not be allowed to enter and will be informed to book another appointment.
Any incomplete applications (i.e. missing documents/information) will not be accepted. You will be asked to make another appointment to come back and lodge your application.
READ THROUGH THE REQUIREMENT LIST CAREFULLY and please be aware that additional documentation may be requested.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Recommended Information
- How To Apply For a Visa
- General Information
- Amended Procedure of Entry into Japan
- Australian Citizens
- Visa Fee
- Short Term Stay
- Work, Study, Long Term Stay
- Entertainer (Professional Sports Player [Golfer, Tennis Player, Surfer] )
- Working Holiday Visa
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Download Forms
- Customs and Quarantine in Japan
- Japanese Passport