Visiting Japan & Visa
2025/3/17
Any missing information or documents will result in your visa application not being accepted.
Who needs a visa?
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Types of Travel
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Need a visa
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NO
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YES
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NON-Visa Exemption countries & regions
(I.e. any nationals of a country/region that is NOT in this list List of 70 Countries and Regions)
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YES
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- *The Visa Exemption applies based on your nationality, NOT on your Australian residency status.
General visa information
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Opening Hours
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Business days 9:00-12:00 & 13:30-16:00 Closure Dates Please make an appointment online to schedule a visit to our office through our website. No walk-in accepted. If you hold a "Certificate of Eligibility" and need a visa to travel to Japan soon but cannot make an online appointment, please contact us for further assistance. |
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Processing Time
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The minimum assessment time is 5 business days for all visas EXCEPT WORKING HOLIDAY WHICH TAKES A MINIMUM OF 10 business days*. There is NO priority or urgent processing service. |
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Visa Validity
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Single Entry Visa is only valid for 3 months. You must enter Japan within this time frame. We will NOT accept any visa applications more than 3 months before your departure date. Multiple Entry Visa is generally valid for 1-5 years |
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Who can apply for a visa?
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 Long-Term Australian Visa holders who live in QLD (Up to South of Mackay) If you reside north of Mackay, please visit the Cairns office website instead.  Visitor Visa holders and Residents in other states (NSW, VIC, TAS, SA & WA) in Australia WE CANNOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM TOURIST VISA HOLDERS OF AUSTRALIA. |
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Proxy/Authorization Letter
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Applicants (including minors) may authorise a proxy to lodge your application, or to collect your passport after the assessment . You will need to provide an authorisation letter and your representative must show a valid photo ID when lodging and picking up. |
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Your passport
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Your passport will be kept at the Consulate during assessment (excluding online applications). As long as your passport is valid during the time of your stay in Japan, your passport’s validity can be shorter than 6 months***. |
Types of visas and the required documents
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For stays of less than 90 days for the purpose of tourism, visiting friends or family, business trip, school trip, academic conference, transit please click the link below.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_visa_short.html
For stays of more than 90 days or for paid activity stays (i.e. Certificate of Eligibility holders) please click the link below.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_visa_long.html
For stays of minimum 6 months on a Working Holiday visa to travel around Japan please click the link below.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_visa_wh.html
Visa collection
Visa collection hours 9:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 16:00 on weekdays (No booking required)
Visa Fees（1st of April 2025 ~ 31st of March 2026）
| Visa Type | Fees | ||
| Visa | Single-entry | A$ | 30.00 |
| Single-entry (India) | A$ | 8.00 | |
| Multiple-entry | A$ | 60.00 | |
| Multiple-entry (India) | A$ | 8.00 | |
| Transit | A$ | 7.00 | |
| Transit (India) | A$ | 1.00 | |
※ We accept CASH only. We DO NOT accept personal cheques, money order and credit cards. PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL THE VISA IS GRANTED AND AT THE TIME OF VISA COLLECTION ONLY.
※ Payment is due at the time of PICKUP.
※ The fees above are applicable to those who submit an application from the 1st of April 2024.
Visa fee exemption
Visa Fees（1st of April 2024 ~ 31st of March 2025）
| Visa Type | Fees | ||
| Visa | Single-entry | A$ | 32.00 |
| Single-entry (India) | A$ | 9.00 | |
| Multiple-entry | A$ | 65.00 | |
| Multiple-entry (India) | A$ | 9.00 | |
| Transit | A$ | 8.00 | |
| Transit (India) | A$ | 1.00 | |
※ We accept CASH only. We DO NOT accept personal cheques, money order and credit cards. PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL THE VISA IS GRANTED AND AT THE TIME OF VISA COLLECTION ONLY.
※ Payment is due at the time of PICKUP.
※ The fees above are applicable to those who submit an application from the 1st of April 2024.