Temporary Visitor Visa

 

1. How to apply at the Embassy for Canberra residents

If you live in Canberra (or surrounds; please confirm with us if unsure), bring the documents listed below to the Embassy between 9:00-12:00 or 14:00-16:30 on weekdays. You do not require an appointment. 

Do not staple any of your documents. We do not offer any printing service, and may request further documents as necessary. 

 

2. If you live in another part of Australia

If you live somewhere else than Canberra, please check the list to confirm your local diplomatic mission and check their website for how to apply. You should apply for the mission appropriate to where you live. We recommend to check a few months ahead of your trip where you should apply and confirm the visa processing time.
 

3. If you have an Australian passport

All applicants should visit Japan's visa exemption scheme page to check whether they need to apply for a visa to travel to Japan.
Some nationalities, such as Australians (and passport holders of 68 other countries and regions), do not require a visa to enter Japan if you are entering for purposes like tourism, business or transit for less than 90 days. 

For people holding passports eligible for visa exemption, you can fill out a disembarkation card as part of your registration for Visit Japan Web, or fill out a disembarkation card at the airport. 

If you do not hold a passport valid for visa exemption, please read on for application advice. 

 

4a. Documents for: Holiday, visiting friends or relatives (up to 90 days)

1. Completed visa application form (please fill out every field or mark N/A if something is not applicable) (Sample) 
2. A 45mm ×35mm (or approximate size) ID/passport photograph taken in the last 6 months  
3. Valid passport
4. Copy of passport photo page
5. Evidence of valid Australian long-term visa (your VEVO page, NOT Visa Grant Notifcation)
*Visa holders such as Permanent Residency, Student, Temporary Graduate visa etc. can apply. We cannot accept visa applications from Tourist or Visitor visa holders (e.g Visa Subclass 600)
6. Itinerary with simple daily activity plan and hotel information filled in
7. Flight details in English or Japanese with your passport name (full flight ticket OR booking from an accredited travel agent or airline for your trip from Australia to Japan, including visits to third countries on the way to Japan and back) 
*We are not responsible for tickets which may become unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa.
*If you are returning to your home country after your trip to Japan, you don’t need to show a flight booking back to Australia. ​
7. A current three month Australian bank statement, with your full name and Canberra address. Please bring an interim statement if your most recent bank statement is older than 1 month. The statement should consistently show that you have adequate funds for your trip. 
8. Copy of Student ID  (if applicable)

*If you are not paying for your own trip, please provide a Letter of Guarantee from the Japanese person who will pay for your trip. If you guarantor does not live in Japan, please contact us to confirm what documents you should provide instead.  

*Russia, CIS countries and Georgia nationals need to submit 2 visa application forms and 2 photos.
 

4b. Documents for: Business (up to 90 days)

The following must be submitted for the application for the visa:

1. Completed visa application form (please fill out every field or mark N/A if something is not applicable) (Sample) 
2. A 45mm ×35mm (or approximate size) ID/passport photograph taken in the last 6 months  
3. Valid passport
4. Copy of passport photo page
5. Evidence of valid Australian long-term visa (your VEVO page, NOT Visa Grant Notifcation)
*Visa holders such as permanent visa, student visa, temporary graduate visa etc. can apply. We cannot accept visa applications from tourist visa holders (e.g Visa Subclass 600)
6. Itinerary with simple daily activity plan and hotel information filled in
7. Flight details in English or Japanese with your passport name (full flight ticket OR booking from an accredited travel agent or airline for your trip from Australia to Japan, including visits to third countries on the way to Japan and back) 
*We are not responsible for tickets which may become unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa.
8. An original letter on company letterhead from the applicant's Australian company which must include the nature of the business trip, the applicant's position, schedule, length of stay. 
　a. If your company in Australia is covering your trip expenses, the letter should include details of their financial responsibility for the expenses  incurred (flight, travel expenses and accommodation) during the trip.
　b. If the Japanese side is covering your expenses, please prepare a letter of guarantee and a certified copy of the incorporation register or an overview of the company/organization.
　c. If you are covering your own trip expenses, please bring a current three month Australian bank statement, with your full name and Canberra address. Please bring an interim statement if your most recent bank statement is older than 1 month. You must have enough funds in your bank account for all your trip expenses.
9. Certificate of Employment (your work contract)
10. An original letter of invitation from the company in Japan.

4c. Documents for: attending an academic conference (Up to 90 days)

The following must be submitted with the application for the visa:
1. Completed visa application form (please fill out every field or mark N/A if something is not applicable) (Sample) 
2. A 45mm ×35mm (or approximate size) ID/passport photograph taken in the last 6 months  
3. Valid passport
4. Copy of passport photo page
5. Evidence of valid Australian long-term visa (your VEVO page, NOT Visa Grant Notifcation)
*Visa holders such as permanent visa, student visa, temporary graduate visa etc. can apply. We cannot accept visa applications from tourist visa holders (e.g Visa Subclass 600)
6. Itinerary with simple daily activity plan and hotel information filled in
7. Flight details in English or Japanese with your passport name (full flight ticket OR booking from an accredited travel agent or airline for your trip from Australia to Japan, including visits to third countries on the way to Japan and back) 
*We are not responsible for tickets which may become unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa.
8. An original letter from the home institution (university, etc.) on letterhead which must include the nature of the conference, relevant dates, the applicant's position (name, nationality and passport number), and the length of stay.
*If your institute is covering your flight, travel expenses and accommodation arrangements for the trip, please include this in the letter.
*If you are covering your own trip expenses, please bring a current three month Australian bank statement, with your full name and Canberra address. Please bring an interim statement if your most recent bank statement is older than 1 month. You must have enough funds in your bank account for all your trip expenses.
9. Details of the conference (schedule, purpose, etc.)
10. A letter of invitation or paid registration form from the conference organizer in Japan.
11. Certificate of Employment from your institution
12.  Copy of Student ID (If applicable)

 

5. Further Information

Processing Time: The minimum processing time is 1 working week. It might take longer if additional documentation is required.
There is NO priority processing service. If you have a humanitarian or other emergency that requires your visa sooner, please contact us on 02 6273 3244.

- A Temporary Visitor Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. An applicant may therefore apply for their visa within 3 months prior to entering Japan.
 

6. Multi-Entry Visas 

For information on multi-entry visas, please check the Ministry of Foreign Affair's visa page according to your country then contact us to confirm documents (if you are an ACT resident). 

• Telephone assistance is available, Monday to Friday, except public holidays, from 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, or please email us.