How to Apply for a Visa
How to lodge an application at the Australian Embassy Tokyo
Forms
Application forms, booklets and information forms can be downloaded as a PDF file from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view and print the forms and booklets.
Application Fee
The Visa Section of the Australian Embassy, Tokyo, is unable to accept payment by credit card.
Please pay for your application with cash or a postal money order (yubin kawase).
When obtaining postal money orders, please purchase one money order for the full amount you wish to pay (futsu kawase), rather than several money orders for a set amount (teigaku kogawase).
Please do not write anything on the money order before enclosing it with your application.
You can also ask a friend or family member to pay the Visa Application Charge on your behalf in Australia. In this case, you will need to provide the original receipt to this office with your application.
Lodging Applications
Applications can be lodged by mail or through the Visa Office counter during counter opening hours. When sending by post, please state the visa type on the outside of the envelope.
Postal Address:
Visa Office, Australian Embassy
2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-8361
Counter Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 12:00
Excluding Embassy Holidays
Please note that applications lodged over the counter will be subject to the same standard processing times as applications lodged by mail.
Return of Passports
If you provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope we will return your passport by registered mail (kakitome) once the application has been finalised. If you do not provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope, your passport will be returned to you by registered mail (cash on delivery).