Visiting Japan
2025/11/12
Remarks
■ The Consulate-General of Japan in Perth accepts the visa applications from WA residents only.
NOTE: A person staying in Australia with a tourist/visitor visa (e.g., ETA and Subclass 600) can only apply in his/her own country. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us BEFORE you book your flight.
■ For general visa/eVisa enquiries, please call ”Japan Visa Information Hotline"（＋61）08 7130 3370 (24hours/7days a week).
This hotline is designed for visa applicants residing in Australia.
*The Hotline will not connect you to the Consulate-General's Visa section.
【Visa Application Deadlines for 2025】
■ Application in Person (Paper Application)
The last date for accepting visa applications for this year is Friday, 12 December.
Booking is required.
■eVISA Online Application (Single Entry Temporary Visitor Visa Application ONLY)
Applications will not be processed during our office closure, therefore no eVISA will be issued during this period nor will assessment be carried out.
※Please refer HERE for more details.
NOTE: A person staying in Australia with a tourist/visitor visa (e.g., ETA and Subclass 600) can only apply in his/her own country. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us BEFORE you book your flight.
■ For general visa/eVisa enquiries, please call ”Japan Visa Information Hotline"（＋61）08 7130 3370 (24hours/7days a week).
This hotline is designed for visa applicants residing in Australia.
*The Hotline will not connect you to the Consulate-General's Visa section.
【Visa Application Deadlines for 2025】
■ Application in Person (Paper Application)
The last date for accepting visa applications for this year is Friday, 12 December.
Booking is required.
■eVISA Online Application (Single Entry Temporary Visitor Visa Application ONLY)
Applications will not be processed during our office closure, therefore no eVISA will be issued during this period nor will assessment be carried out.
※Please refer HERE for more details.
Visa Application information
Application in Person (Paper Application)
Online Booking is required in advance.
Visa Requirements & Checklist
- 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
※ Those who reside outside Perth metropolitan area may apply for visa by post.
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.
eVISA Online Application
[Single Entry for Tourism Purpose]
- Single-Entry Visa for Tourism Purposes ONLY
- If your travel intentions include visiting acquaintances/relatives or business/academic activities, you are not eligible to apply online for eVISA. Please refer above for Application in Person.
Japan eVISA Website
The JAPAN eVISA system
- Please refer to this checklist for required documents (#2~7 only)
- It takes 1-2 weeks to process online eVISA application. We advise you to lodge your application at least 1 month in advance.
- Failure to provide required documents will result in visa application being returned.
- Visa fee is payable by credit card only. Visa fee payment notice email will be sent to applicant once visa assessment is complete.
■ Please check FAQs on JAPAN eVISA website before making an enquiry.
■ JAPAN eVISA Inquiries (Questions regarding technical issues with JAPAN eVISA site)
- Email (English only) : japan-visa@bridge-ms.com
- Hotline : (+61) 08 7130 3370
【YouTube - How to apply for visa on the JAPAN eVISA website (online payment) 】
Other Information
- Visa Exemption Measures (Short-term Stay) for 70 Countries /Regions (i.e. Australia)
- Visa Wainer Measure for nationals of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- 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 (for residents of other states)
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
- Employment in Japan
- Japanese Law Translation
- Videos for the Daily Life Orientation
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.