Visiting Japan
2023/9/13
Visa information /Requirements
Visa applications must be made in Person.
An appointment is required by telephone(9480-1800) in advance.
However, those who reside outside Perth metoripolitan area, you may apply for visas by mail. In this case, a self-addressed pre-paid Registered post envelope must be enclosed for returning passports with your visa applications.
We are not responsible for loss, misplacement or delay by the third party.
Visa Requirements;
- Temporary Vistor's Visa (Tourism, Short-term business, etc.)
- Working Holiday Visa
- Employment or Working Visa
- General Visa (Student, Dependent, Cultural activities, etc.)
- Specified Visa (Spouse or Child of Japanese national, Designated activities, etc.)
- Visa for Medical Stay
- Transit Visa
Other Information;
- Visa Exemption Measures (Short-term Stay) for 69 Countries /Regions (i.e. Australia)
- Visa Wainer Measure for nationals of the Federative Republic of Brazil NEW
- Visa Waiver for Indoesian Nationals Based on a System of E-Passport Registration
- Visa Information Hotline
- Immigration Information Centre in Japan
- Visa F&Q
- Visa Fee & Jurisdiction
Forms
- Visa Application Form (PDF)
- Visa Application Form (Sample) (PDF)
- Letter of Guarantee - English
- Letter of Invitation English
- Schedule of Stay - English
Links
Living in Japan
- Guidebook on Living and Working - English
- Immigration Service Agency 2023
- Employment in Japan
- Japanese Law Translation
Customs & Quarantine
- Bringing Medicine into Japan – Are you taking medicines into Japan? Please note some medicines are highly restricted (codeine, morphine) or illegal to import into Japan (Pseudoephedrine, Dexamphetamine).
- Customs – Will you be taking goods exceeding duty free allowances? Other items like alcohol, perfume, cigarettes, commercial goods and large amounts of cash?
- Quarantine – Passengers bringing plants and plant products (including fruits, vegetables, and seeds) or animals and animals products (including meat products, milk, eggs) into Japan must have them inspected at the Plant and Animal Quarantine counter and have relevant certification/documentation.
- Food – Will you be taking any food into Japan? Highly processed foods (Tim tams, biscuits, tea, lollies etc…) generally don’t need an inspection and you can go straight through customs but if you are unsure, please check with the relevant Quarantine station.
- Vaccinations – Do you require any vaccinations before you go to Japan? Generally speaking, no vaccinations are required when travelling to Japan, however you may want to be vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis or Measles if recommended by your doctor.