Japan Visa Requirements for Australian Citizens (2026)
No — Australian citizens can enter Japan without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Return or onward ticket from Japan.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Visit Japan Web pre-registration is recommended for immigration and customs declaration.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •No visa fee applies: Australian tourists enter Japan visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, so there is no visa charge to pay.
Before you fly
- •You are admitted as a Temporary Visitor for a stay of up to 90 days covering tourism, business, and visits to friends or relatives. [6]
- •Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions for short-term stays. [19]
- •When you enter under the visa exemption arrangement, the status of residence granted on landing is Temporary Visitor, not Diplomat or Official. [18]
Full Japan entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Remunerated activities are not allowed on a visa-free short-term stay, so you cannot work for pay in Japan. [6]
If you intend to work in Japan for pay or stay longer than 90 days, you should in principle obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency before applying for a visa. [6]
Recent changes
- · confirmedMontenegro
- · confirmedPeru (previously also from February 1972 to 15 July 1995 )
- · confirmedParaguay, United Arab Emirates (extension to 90 days)
- · confirmedBrunei (extension to 30 days)
- · confirmedPanama
- · confirmedBrazil
- · confirmedQatar (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedUnited Arab Emirates (30 days; previously also from 1 July 2017 for pre-registered passports )
- · confirmedIndonesia (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedMalaysia (previously also from 1 March 1983 to 1 June 1993 ) and Thailand
- · confirmedSerbia
- · confirmedRomania
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmed145 yuan (≈ the prior fee) → 715 yuan for the revised category (effective 1 July 2026) — Japan raises consular visa fees
Frequently asked
How long can Australian citizens stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.; Return or onward ticket from Japan.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.; Visit Japan Web pre-registration is recommended for immigration and customs declaration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp
Can I work in Japan on a visa-free stay?
No. The visa exemption covers tourism, business, and visiting friends or relatives only, and paid work is not allowed.
How long can I stay without a visa?
Up to 90 days as a Temporary Visitor.
Can I stay longer than 90 days?
Not under the visa exemption. For a longer stay or paid work you would in principle need a Certificate of Eligibility obtained before applying for a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.evisa.mofa.go.jp.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Australian citizens” and “Visa policy of Japan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.