Australia visa for Japanese citizens

Australian passport holders can look forward to a straightforward journey to Japan, enjoying visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism and other short-term visits. For those with specific needs beyond this, there are typically two available visa types to explore. Direct flights from major Australian cities like Sydney or Melbourne land in Tokyo or Osaka, often crossing Japan's earlier time zone which can be up to three hours ahead during Australian daylight saving, meaning you often arrive well into the next day. Planning your visit during the popular cherry blossom season in spring offers a beautiful, yet climatically opposite, experience to Australia's autumn.

eTA90d stay$20· verified 2026-05-10
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
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Visa options

TouristElectronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
multiple-entry
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BusinessElectronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) for Business Visitor Activity
multiple-entry
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TouristeVisitor (subclass 651)
multiple-entry
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BusinesseVisitor (subclass 651) for Business Visitor Activity
multiple-entry
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TransitTransit Visa
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StudentStudent Visa
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WorkWork Visa
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FamilyFamily Visa
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HumanitarianRefugee and Humanitarian Visa
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BusinessBusiness and Investment Visa
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Working HolidayWorking Holiday Visa
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OtherSpecial Category Visa (SCV)
multiple-entry

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) required prior to travel.

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