Short Term Stay
2024/1/25
- ★ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ★
- VISA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON BY THE VISA APPLICANT (including children). From February 1st, 2024 tourist visa applications (only) can be submitted online.
- Please contact our office prior, if this is not possible.
- Short Term Stay refers to temporary visits of up to 90 days with non-paid activities as the purpose of the trip.
- The Short Term visa is only valid for 3 months. Once the visa has been issued, you must enter Japan within this 3 month period.
- Nationals from countries that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan can apply for landing permission for short term stay at the port of entry in Japan without obtaining a visa.
- For those nationals who require a visa, the following documents are required to apply for a visa.
Visa Requirements
- *PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS TOGETHER.
- *ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRINTED PRIOR TO VISITING OUR OFFICE. WE CANNOT PRINT ANY MISSING DOCUMENTS FOR YOU.
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SINGLE ENTRY VISA
Tourism PurposesFor those who will holiday only in Japan, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_holiday.pdf
*NEW*↓↓↓
eVISA (online application for SINGLE ENTRY TOURISM ONLY) will commence from FEBRUARY 1st, 2024. Click here for more information. All other visa types must visit the Consulate and apply in person.
Visiting Friends or Family PurposesFor those who will holiday and also visit friends or family or stay with friends or family in Japan, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_visiting_friends_or_family.pdfBusiness Trip PurposesFor those who are required to go on a business trip and who will NOT be paid or compensated by a Japanese company or organization, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_business.pdfSchool Trip PurposesFor students who will be going on a school trip to Japan, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_school_trip.pdf
Academic Conference PurposesFor those who will be participating in an academic conference that is held in Japan, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_academic_conference.pdfTransit PurposesFor those who will transit in Japan, please click the link below for the list of requirements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_transit.pdf
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MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA FOR HOLIDAY PURPOSES
For nationals of ChinaFor Chinese nationals who will holiday in Japan and already have plans to go to Japan multiple times in the future, please click the link below for the list of requiements.
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/Multiple-entry Visa (Chinese) 03092024.pdf
(if you will visit friends or family or stay with them while on holiday please ALSO submit document 8 and 9 from this list https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_visiting_friends_or_family.pdf)For nationals of Indonesia, Philippines and VietnamFor Indonesia, Philippine and Vietnam nationals who will holiday in Japan and already have plans to go to Japan multiple times in the future, please click the link below for the list of requiements
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/Multiple-entry_Holiday_Visa_IPV.pdf
(if you will visit friends or family or stay with them while on holiday please ALSO submit document 8 and 9 from this list https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/downloads/STS_visiting_friends_or_family.pdf)
Please Note
*Additional documents may be required if necessary.
*Documents submitted with the application will not be returned (except passport and certificate of eligibility)
*Each applicant (including children) must prepare separate documents.
*Visa fees vary. We will advise you at the time of application.
*If the applicant (including child) is unable to visit our office, please kindly advise us before you come to our office. We will advise you extra documents to submit
* 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.
* Please note that an appointment IS required to submit a visa application.
* For entry (and re-entry) procedures of Japan, please click here.
*Documents submitted with the application will not be returned (except passport and certificate of eligibility)
*Each applicant (including children) must prepare separate documents.
*Visa fees vary. We will advise you at the time of application.
*If the applicant (including child) is unable to visit our office, please kindly advise us before you come to our office. We will advise you extra documents to submit
* 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.
* Please note that an appointment IS required to submit a visa application.
* For entry (and re-entry) procedures of Japan, please click here.
Recommended Information
- How To Apply For a Visa
- General Information
- Amended Procedure of Entry into Japan
- Visa Fee
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Download Forms
- Customs and Quarantine in Japan
- Japanese Passport
- VISA TYPES
- Short Term Stay
- Work, Study, Long Term Stay
- Working Holiday Visa
- Entertainer (Professional Sports Player [Golfer, Tennis Player, Surfer] )
- Australian Citizens