How long can a Australia passport holder stay in Japan without a visa?

Australia passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for short-term stays such as tourism.

Are there any conditions on the visa exemption for Australia?

No. Australia passport holders are covered by the standard visa exemption with no additional passport or registration requirements. A passport valid for the stay is sufficient.

Can I extend my visa-free stay in Japan?

In general, visa-free stays cannot be extended, but exceptions exist for some countries covered by bilateral agreements. Contact a Regional Immigration Bureau before your permitted stay expires.

Can I work remotely on a visa-free stay?

Short-term visa-free stays do not permit employment in Japan. For remote work, consider the Digital Nomad visa.

Australia to Japan: No Visa Needed, Visa-Free 90 Days (2026)

Australia passport holders do not need a visa to enter Japan for short-term stays of up to 90 days (tourism, business meetings, transit).

Last verified: 2026-09-05Source last changed: 2026-04-14Source: MOFA

Australia

Visa-free

Maximum stay: 90 days

Required documents

Valid passport
Return or onward ticket (recommended)

Official application link →

Information is based on publicly available data as of 2026-09-05. Always confirm with the nearest Japanese embassy/consulate before travel.

Where Australia nationals apply

Applications are handled by the Japanese diplomatic mission with jurisdiction over your place of residence. These are the missions in Australia:

Address and telephone

Embassy of Japan in Australia, 112 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, Canberra A.C.T.2600, Australia. Tel:(61-2)6273-3244 Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane, 17th Floor, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia. Tel:(61-7)3221-5188 Branch Office of Japan in Cairns, Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane, Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower, 15 Lake Stret, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia. Tel:(61-7)4051-5177 Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne, Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. Tel:(61-3)9679-4510 Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, U22 / Level 2, 111 Colin Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia. (P.O. Box 1915, West Perth WA 6872) Tel:(61-8)9480-1800 Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney, Level 12, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000, Australia. (Postal Address: G.P.O. Box 4125, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia) Tel:(61-2)9250-1000

Jurisdiction varies by prefecture/region of residence — confirm with the mission before applying.

Mission list from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan →

Other routes for Australia nationals

Beyond short-term entry, Australia passport holders may also be eligible for these residence routes.

Working Holiday

Australia has a bilateral working holiday arrangement with Japan.

Age 18–30 · up to 12 months

See details →

Digital Nomad visa

Australia is on the eligible list for the Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) visa.

Up to 180 days · annual income of ¥10,000,000 or more required

See details →

Frequently asked questions

How long can a Australia passport holder stay in Japan without a visa?: Australia passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for short-term stays such as tourism.
Are there any conditions on the visa exemption for Australia?: No. Australia passport holders are covered by the standard visa exemption with no additional passport or registration requirements. A passport valid for the stay is sufficient.
Can I extend my visa-free stay in Japan?: In general, visa-free stays cannot be extended, but exceptions exist for some countries covered by bilateral agreements. Contact a Regional Immigration Bureau before your permitted stay expires.
Can I work remotely on a visa-free stay?: Short-term visa-free stays do not permit employment in Japan. For remote work, consider the Digital Nomad visa.

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