🇯🇵 JAPAN · VISA RULES FOR AU + NZ PASSPORTS
Do Australians need a visa for Japan?
THE SHORT ANSWER
No — Australian passport holders don't need a visa for Japan. You get a 90-day stamp on arrival, free. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
REQUIREMENT
Visa-free
MAX STAY
90 days
VISA COST
Free
PASSPORT VALIDITY
6 months
How it actually works
Aussies get a 90-day temporary visitor stamp on arrival, no application. Fill out the small landing card on the plane, present at immigration. Fingerprints + photo taken at the counter.
Watch for
- •Onward ticket not strictly required but recommended — airlines occasionally ask.
- •You can pre-register with Visit Japan Web (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) to speed up the customs/immigration paperwork. Not mandatory but saves 10-15 min.
Staying longer
Generally not — the 90-day exemption is final. To stay longer, leave (a short trip to Korea works) and re-enter.
🇳🇿 KIWI PASSPORT
New Zealand passport holders get the same treatment as Aussies for Japan: visa-free, 90 days.
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Verified May 2026 · data set reviewed May 2026 · always confirm with the official immigration site before flying.