Visa Application for family of Japanese Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Residents, and other special cases (COVID-19)
Visa exemption measures for Australian passport holders have been paused. For details, see here.
Australian passport holders and travellers from Australia currently need a valid visa to enter Japan.
Visa applications ONLY from the residents in NSW, NT and New Caledonia can be accepted.
1. Short Term (up to 90days) Visiting Relatives/ Acquaintances
Spouses of / Children of / Former Japanese National:Family of Permanent / Long Term Residents:
De fact / Parent of Japanese National, Permanent / Long Term Residents:
2. Long Term (more than 90days) Spouses/Children of Japanese Nationals
3. Humanitarian Reasons
You may be able to apply for a visa under specific humanitarian circumstances, such as a family emergency or medical treatment. Please contact us on 02-9250-1000 press 1 (9:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00) if you believe this applies to you.4. Permanent Residents whose re-entry permit has expired
If you are a permanent resident whose re-entry permit has expired, you may be able to apply for the following measure.
Please contact us on 02-9250-1000 press 1 (9:30-12:00, 15:00-17:00) for more information.
Application method
Apply in person
If you are ready to apply for a visa, please make an appointment online to schedule a visit to our office through our website below.
Book Online: https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/online_appointment_booking.html#booknow
Apply by post
Applicants who live in distant locations may apply for visas by post.
For more information please see: Visa application by post.
Apply by Agent
You may apply for a visa through agents regardless of the location where you reside (even if you live in Sydney CBD) as long as you live in our jurisdiction areas NSW and NT plus New Caledonia.
For more information please see: Visa application by agent.
Procedure of entry into Japan
- Fast Track: Pre-registration for Japanese quarantine documents and procedures
Other links
- Boder measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (29)(MOFA)
- On May 26, 2022, New border measures (29) to review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals was announced.(MOFA)
- New border measurement (29) （Immigration Services of Agency in Japan)
- COVID-19: Current Border Measures and Restrictions | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | Government of Japan｜厚生労働省 (mhlw.go.jp)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?
A. The COE should be applied for your sponsor (in this case, your spouse or their family) in Japan at their local Regional Immigration Services Bureau. Please see the Immigration Services Agency website for more information.
Q. How can I obtain an original copy of the family register (KOSEKI TOHON)?
A. Your Japanese family member can obtain this from the city hall or ward office where their domicile is registered. Please contact that office for further information.
Q. I have an original copy of the family register, but it has expired. Can I still use it to apply?
A. Please obtain a current copy of the family register to apply. You will also need it when you enter Japan.