The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election from Overseas
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Consular Information
Before travelling to Japan, please take a look at Smartraveller’s Japan page to be prepared for your trip.
Other useful information for Australians visitng or living in Japan can be found here: Visiting or Living in Japan (embassy.gov.au)
Australian citizens who require consular assistance, please see the Consular Services Charter for what we may or cannot assist with while you are in Japan.
Visa and Citizenship
Australian missions in Japan cannot respond to any enquiries (email or phone) regarding visa, immigration, citizenship and travel restriction matters. Republic of Korea (South Korea) manages visa services for clients located in Japan. For enquiries related to those topics, please refer to the Visa and Citizenship page.
(Please refer to the FAQ page for frequently asked questions and answers, including for Japanese workers applying for Working Holiday Makers (subclass 417) visa.)
You need to tell us when you get a new passport so that we can link it to your visa or application.
Australian Pavilion website is live!
The online home of the Australian Pavilion for World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is officially up and running! Check-in for updates on the pavilion and find out how your business could be an Aussie partner as we get to ‘Chasing the Sun’
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Latest news
Australia-Japan Foundation 2025-26 Grant Round open
2 April 2025
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Australia-Japan Foundation grant recipients 2024-25
23 March 2025
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Latest speeches, statements and media interviews
Ambassador Hayhurst remarks – ANZAC Day
25 April 2025
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Ambassador Hayhurst's speech to the Taste the Wonders of Australia Dinner
9 April 2025
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Latest Travel Advice
For Australians travelling to Japan
For Australians travelling to Japan or planning to travel to Japan, please refer to the Australian Government’s Smartraveller website and the Japanese Government’s Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISAJ) website for the latest news and information.
For Australians living in Japan
Eligible Australian residents living in Japan are covered under the Japanese Government's COVID-19 vaccination rollout program. If you have any enquiries regarding your eligibility and the reservation process, please contact your local municipal office directly. COVID-19 vaccinations are managed by each municipal office.
If you received a “Vaccination Voucher” from your municipal office and would like to read the information in English, you can access the English version on Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s website.
For Australians returning and international travellers coming to Australia
Please visit the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website for the latest advice and requirements in relation to travelling to Australia.
For international visitors traveling to Australia
Please see the latest update here.
