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Australia visa for Japanese citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at australia.or.jp

Which Australia visa?

Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months after each entry
Fee
A$20
Processing time
ETA results are given immediately in most cases

Apply on Home Affairs – Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

All visa types for Australia

Australia’s ETA costs A$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: ETA results are given immediately in most cases. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 3 months after each entry.

Where to apply in Japan

All missions of Australia in Japan

Australian citizens travelling to Japan

AustraliaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Australia

Travel advice for Australia

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Japan to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Australia

Japanese citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.

How Japanese citizens apply

Japanese citizens apply for the ETA for Australia online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Australian citizens travelling to Japan

Japan admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Australia?

Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Australia?

Japanese citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the Australia ETA cost?

Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$20 for the ETA. Processing time: ETA results are given immediately in most cases.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Japanese citizens enter Australia visa-free?

No; Japanese citizens need an ETA for Australia.

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.