Visiting Japan
2025/4/24
Visa Enquiry
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.
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 information /Requirements
eVisa Online Application
[How to apply for eVISA]
- Short-term visa with a Tourism Purpose (for a stay 90 days or less) (single-entry visa only)
- This is solely for tourist purposes (If your intentions include visiting acquaintances/relatives or business/academic activities, you are not eligible to apply for an online eVISA).
- You can complete all the process online when you pay visa fee by credit card.
- Please prepare documents according to this checklist before submitting the online application.
- It takes 1-2 weeks with completed documents. However, we recommend applying early at least 1 month in advance.
- Failure to provide all required information and documents will result in visa application being rejected.
- * From 1st June 2024, the payment method for an eVISA will be limited to online payment. We will only accept the payment by your credit card and you will not be able to pay in cash at the Japanese overseas establishment.
[Enquiry] ※Please check FAQs on JAPAN eVISA site before making an enquiry.
- JAPAN eVISA Help Desk : Questions about technical issues with JAPAN eVISA site
*Please contact via inquiry form on JAPAN eVISA site. : English or Japanese - Email enquiry: japan-visa@bridge-ms.com : English only
*Please mention your nationality or citizenship and country of residence in your email. - Japan Visa information Hotline:(+61)08 7130 3370
【YouTube - How to apply for visa on the JAPAN eVISA website (online payment) 】
Application in Person
Online Booking is required in advance.
ONLINE BOOKING SITE
Visa applications must be made in Person.
However, those who reside outside Perth metropolitan 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 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 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.