eVISA

2026/2/19

ONLINE VISA APPLICATION LODGEMENT

Step 1: Check that you are eligible to apply for the eVISA

You require a TOURIST visa only (less than 90 days AND single-entry). Those who wish to visit friends or family while on holidays must apply in-person for the visiting friends or family type-visa instead.
You reside in QLD (up to South Mackay). Those residing north of Mackay, please submit your application to the Cairns office instead.
You will be entering Japan by flight (not via cruise ship).
You hold an ordinary passport. Travel documents, diplomatic or official/service passport holders must apply in person instead.
You hold an Australian long-term visa. Applications from those who hold a VISITOR/TOURIST VISA for Australia are NOT ACCEPTED.

Step 2: Check that there is enough time for processing

The general processing time for an eVISA is a MINIMUM of 10 business days (excludes weekends and public holidays) from the date of application lodgement. Please be aware processing takes longer during peak holiday periods and over long holidays.

Applications are open 3 months before you wish to go to Japan, please apply to allow for ample time for processing. If the applicant does not plan ahead enough resulting in insufficient time to process your application, it will be returned.

Step 3: Check what documents and information are required to apply for the eVISA

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED INFORMATION

Checklist & tips:

For Philippine nationals, please do not provide your middle name as showing in your passport "middle name" section. Please only input your name as per what is showing on the MRZ line.
There is NO one-on-one consultation regarding what information your eVISA application is missing, please see here for more details.
Flights are NOT required to be booked to lodge a visa application, however the INTENDED flight details (screenshots without actually booking) are still required.
Therefore, any flight bookings made prior to obtaining a visa are the applicant's own responsiblity.
There is no expedited processing regardless of booked flights, please apply with ample time for visa processing as applications are open 3 MONTHS prior to intended departure.
For families going on the same trip, please submit your family application in ONE account as a group. Families applying separately as individual applications will be returned. Clic here for how to apply as a family (please read FAQ 35, 37 & 38).
Each application (including those for children) must have all the required documents uploaded for their own application even if they are travelling with parents or as part of a group.
You must be in Australia UNTIL YOUR eVISA IS GRANTED. If you are not in the country during processing, your application will be returned: https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/faq#q22
For general rules such as visa validity, fees etc. please see our FAQ.

Step 4: Create an account/log in and lodge an eVISA application

Access the below link and either click “register an email address” for those new to the eVISA or log in for those who already have an account:
https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/personal/login

This is the ONLY official website for applying for the Japan eVISA. Please be aware of fraudulent websites.
NO visa fee is taken at the time of application (fees are only charged AFTER the visa has been granted and issued).

Once you have an account, upload all documents and information stated on the Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane website and await assessment.
Contact eVISA helpdesk for any technical issues uploading documents etc.

Step 5: Visa payment and check visa details

Visa payment

If granted, register a card for payment (for those who incur a visa fee) when you receive the notice.
The notice is sent between 9:00am-10:00am on the day the outcome of your application. More information on payment (which cards are accetped etc.) can be found here.

Check visa details

Double-check your name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, gender, visa period of stay etc. as soon as it is issued (BEFORE your departure date) to ensure there are no mistakes on your eVISA otherwise you will not be able to board your flight nor enter Japan.

RETURNED APPLICATIONS

If your application has been returned (not rejected), please check that you did submit all the required DOCUMENTS here AND ALSO all the required INFORMATION here.

THE REQUIRED INFORMATION LIST INCLUDES 35 REASONS WHY AN eVISA APPLICATION IS RETURNED.
Please read EVERY reason to determine why your application was returned.

One-on-one consultation/explanations on why your eVISa application was returned is NOT available.
If you still do not know why your application was returned, please make a booking to apply in-person so the visa officer can advise you on the missing documents/information.
FOR BOOKINGS, CLICK HERE.

IN-PERSON APPLICATIONS REQUIRE YOU TO PRINT AND BRING ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (including the application form) to your appointment, you must also bring your passport and a passport photo.
If you arrive to your in-person appointment without bringing the required documents, you will NOT be seen and asked to book a NEW appointment.

Please Note:

*Additional documents may be required if necessary.
*Each eVISA applicant including children must have the full list of required documents uploaded for their application. Any missing documents for children's visa applications will result in their application NOT being accepted.
*Visa fees vary. For basic fees please check here.
* A flight is NOT required to be booked to apply for an eVISA however details such as departure date (freom Australia), flight number, (air)port of entry are required for the application form so please look into what is available. Should you not take that flight or the details change, that is fine.
* For entry (and re-entry) procedures of Japan, please click here.