Japan is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and West Perth, a consulate in Cairns and 2 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Japan covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Brisbane Consulate in Cairns |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Perth (West Perth) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of Japan in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of Japan in Canberra112 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6273 3244Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Japan in SydneyLevel 12, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9250 1000Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in BrisbaneConsulate-General of Japan in BrisbaneLevel 17, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000+61 7 3221 5188Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of Japan in MelbourneLevel 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000+61 3 9679 4510Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Perth (West Perth)Consulate-General of Japan in PerthU22/Level 2, 111 Colin Street, West Perth, WA 6005+61 8 9480 1800Address, hours and services
- Consulate in CairnsConsulate of Japan in CairnsLevel 15, Cairns Corporate Tower, 15 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870+61 7 4051 5177Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Japan
Honorary consuls are appointed by Japan to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in DarwinHonorary Consulate of Japan in DarwinCharles Darwin Centre, Level 20, 19 Smith Street, Darwin, NT 0800 ; Postal: GPO Box 338, Darwin, NT 0801+61 8 8982 5435Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in NormanvilleHonorary Consulate of Japan in Normanville5 Elizabeth Crescent, Carrickalinga, SA 5204 ; Postal: PO Box 92, Normanville, SA 5204Address, hours and services
Consular services of Japan for people in Australia
Japan's official channels list 13 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Birth, marriage, divorce and family-register certificates (in English)English-language certificates for Japanese nationals covering birth, marriage, divorce and matters recorded in the family register (koseki), for use with foreign authorities.
- Certificate of capacity to marryA certificate for Japanese nationals confirming they are unmarried and legally able to marry, needed to marry abroad under foreign law.
- Family register notifications (birth, marriage, divorce, death, nationality)Japanese nationals must report births, marriages, divorces, recognition of paternity, deaths and nationality changes to the family register through the consulate.
- Driving licence translation / licence extractJapanese nationals may obtain a translation certificate of their Japanese licence only in limited cases, as the NSW licensing authority does not accept the consulate's version.
- Signature certificate (substitute for seal certificate)A certificate confirming that a Japanese national signed a document before a consular officer, used in place of a seal registration certificate for Japanese property registration, loans or vehicle transfers.
- Passport (new, renewal, replacement)Japanese nationals living in Australia can apply for a first passport, renew a valid one, or replace a lost or damaged one.
- Police certificate (Japan National Police Agency)A criminal record certificate from the Japan National Police Agency, issued only when an Australian or other foreign authority requires it, for example for citizenship, permanent residence or a resident visa.
- Overseas residence report (zairyu todoke)Japanese nationals staying abroad three months or more must notify the consulate for their area of their address in Australia.
- Certificate of residence (zairyu shomei)A certificate proving a Japanese national's address abroad, used for Japanese property registration, pension or benefit procedures, tax-free shopping or school entry.
- Emergency travel document (travel document for return)A limited-validity travel document for Japanese nationals who have lost their passport and cannot wait for a new one.
- Short-term visa (temporary visitor)Visa for non-Japanese travelling to Japan for tourism, visiting relatives, business or conferences when their passport is not visa-exempt.
- Working holiday visaSingle-entry visa for Australian citizens aged 18 to 30 who want an extended holiday in Japan with incidental work.
- Overseas voting registrationJapanese nationals abroad can register on the overseas voters list and vote by post or at a mission.
Before you contact Japan's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.