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Japan visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at au.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to Australia
JapanAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Japan
Australian citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Japan?
Australian citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Japan without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.