Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Japanese nationals abroad can register on the overseas voters list and vote by post or at a mission. Registration can be made through the municipal office when filing the move abroad, or at an embassy or consulate.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy and consulates; the information sits on the Foreign Ministry site.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Japan.
How to apply
Register on the overseas voters list via the municipal office or a Japanese mission | request a postal ballot from the election commission
Documents you need
- Detailed eligibility on the Foreign Ministry overseas voting pages
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Detail pages not read.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Japan's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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