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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.
Latest news
Commonwealth Remembrance Day ceremony
30 October 2025
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Australia-Japan Foundation grants recipients 2025-26
17 September 2025
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Joint Statement on the Twelfth Japan–Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations
6 September 2025
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Latest speeches, statements and media interviews
Ambassador Hayhurst remarks at Keio University - 15th International Cybersecurity Symposium
29 October 2025
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Minister for Resources the Hon Madeleine King's Remarks - WA Resources Gala Dinner Osaka World Expo
24 September 2025
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Governor-General – Speech delivered at the Ambassador's Residence, Tokyo
2 September 2025
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All the speeches, statements and interviews: click here
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.
