Who needs a visa and who can apply?

In general, all foreign nationals are required to apply for a visa to enter Japan, unless they enter with a valid re-entry permit or are eligible for visa waiver measures.
 
Visa exemptions apply to certain countries and regions, including Australia. Passport holders from these countries/regions do not need to apply for a visa for short stays if the purpose is tourism, business meetings, or visiting friends and family (i.e. non-paid activities).
However, a visa will be required for those engaging in remunerated activities or staying longer than the short-stay period set for their country.
 
Australian Citizens
Q: As an Australian citizen with an Australian passport, do I need a tourist visa to enter Japan?
A: No. Australians who enter Japan as tourists may stay for up to 90 days as long as they hold a valid Australian passport. The passport needs to remain valid during the duration of their stay. 

❖ The visa exemption is based on nationality, not Australian residency status.  
             

Citizenship		Purpose of Travel	Visa
Australian		Short-term stay (90 days or less) (e.g. Tourism, business meeting, conference, visiting family and friends)	Not Required
		Long-term (More than 90 days) (e.g. COE holders, spouse or child of a Japanese national, working holiday)	Required
Non-Australian	Visa exemption countries and regions	Short-term stay (period may differ depending on country/region) (e.g. Tourism, business meeting, conference, visiting family and friends)	Not Required
		Long-term (more than the designated short-stay period) (e.g. COE holders, spouse or child of a Japanese national, working holiday)	Required
	Other countries and regions	All purposes	Required

Can apply

• Residents of QLD only (up to South of Mackay, residents of North of Mackay, please contact and lodge your application with the Cairns office)
• Those who hold a long-term visa of Australia (permanent resident, student visa, work visa etc.)
• Those with a travel document or certificate of identity documents can send an enquiry to the Consulate's visa section here.

Can't apply

• Residents of other states should click here to determine which Consulate is within their jurisdiction.

• Applications are not accepted from those who hold a tourist/visitor visa of Australia.

Proxy authorisation

• Eligible applicants (including minors) may authorise a proxy to lodge an application or collect their passport on their behalf. Authorisation letter required. 
• You will need to provide an authorisation letter and your representative must show valid photo ID when lodging your application/pickin up. 
• To apply on behalf of children, please read FAQ #7.