Travel requirements to Japan for Australian citizens

Travellers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travellers need a visa for longer stays.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Japan. The traveller's passport must remain valid throughout the traveller's stay in Japan.

Travellers are recommended to register via email on the Visit Japan Web for immigration and customs procedures before arriving in Japan.

Please see more details regarding registration on Visit Japan Web.

Travellers should consider:

• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
• Routine vaccines including Measles;
• Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season).

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

Travellers are recommended to have travel health insurance when travelling to Japan.