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title: Japan visa for citizens of Australia
description: Citizens of Australia can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Japan visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested at immigration

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your Australian passport is valid for the entire intended stay in Japan.
2. **Book travel** — Arrange flights and accommodation for your trip to Japan.
3. **Travel to Japan** — Upon arrival, proceed to immigration and present your passport and onward ticket.
4. **Complete arrival formalities** — Fill out the embarkation card and customs declaration as required.
5. **Receive entry permission** — The immigration officer will stamp your passport granting visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Australian)** (Identity): Must be valid for the entire stay in Japan.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Japan.
- **Embarkation card (arrival card)** (Travel): Filled out on the aircraft or at the port of entry.
- **Customs declaration form** (Travel): May be required for duty-free items declaration.

## Proof of funds


No mandatory proof of funds, but border officials may ask for evidence of sufficient funds if in doubt.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry does not permit employment or long-term study.
- Overstaying the 90-day limit may result in fines or deportation.
- Work or study activities require the appropriate visa obtained before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for intended stay** — Ensure passport is valid for the full duration of your stay.
- **Previous immigration violation or overstay in Japan** — Comply with all previous visa conditions; clear any violations before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear travel purpose** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a clear itinerary with confirmed return ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of Australia can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Japan?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Japan?

Valid passport (Australian); Return or onward ticket; Embarkation card (arrival card); Customs declaration form.

### How long must my passport be valid for Japan?

At least 6 months.

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