Australian visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Japanese passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Japanese citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of Australia in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Nagoya: The Consulate of Australia in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Sapporo: The Consulate of Australia in Sapporo, Japan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Osaka: The Consulate General of Australia in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Fukuoka: The Consulate General of Australia in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 820,000 | N/A |
| 2005 | 685,300 | -16.43% |
| 2008 | 376,496 | -45.06% |
| 2009 | 370,026 | -1.72% |
| 2010 | 390,246 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 388,965 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 406,557 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 324,400 | -20.21% |
| 2014 | 326,500 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 335,500 | 2.76% |
| 2016 | 557,331 | 66.12% |
| 2017 | 594,131 | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 623,180 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 445,000 | -28.59% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Japan comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 21.07 times smaller than Australia.
As of May 2024, Australia's population is ~26.7 million people - 98,255,265 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted Australia & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 26,703,478 | 124,958,743 | 98.3 million fewer people live in Australia than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 247 | Australia has 111 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 142 | Australia passport holders visit 12 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 421 | Australian hosts 102 fewer foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting Australia in 2019 was approximately 445,000.
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