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

• You require 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 of 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 cruise).
• You are holding an ordinary passport. Travel document, diplomatic or official/service passport holders must apply in person instead. 
• You are holding a long-term visa of Australia. Applications from those who hold a VISITOR/TOURIST VISA of Australia are NOT ACCEPTED.

 

Step 2: Check 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 lodgment. 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 with ample time for processing. If there is insufficient time provided to process your application, it will be returned.

 

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED INFORMATION
 
 
Check notes & 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 on what applications are lacking for the eVISA, 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 booking) are still required.
• Therefore any bookings made prior to obtaining a visa is the applicant's own responsiblity. 
• There is no expedite 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. How to apply as a family. (Please read FAQ 35, 37 & 38)
• Each application (including children) must have all the required documents uploaded even if they will go with parents.
• 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 application

Acess 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 when 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 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 and enter Japan.

 

 

If your application has been returned (not rejected), please check that you submitted all required DOCUMENTS here AND ALSO all 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 on why your application was returned is NOT accepted. 
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 the missing documents/information.
FOR BOOKINGS, CLICK HERE.


IN-PERSON APPLICATIONS REQUIRE YOU TO PRINT ALL DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT (including application form), bring your passport and photo. 
If you arrive to your in-person appointment with no documents printed, you will NOT be seen and asked to book a NEW appointment. Please read here for more details.

*Additional documents may be required if necessary.
*Each applicant (including children) must prepare separate documents. 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 this letter however details such as departure date (of 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.