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Consulate General of Japan in Sydney, Australia

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Consulate General of Japan in Sydney, Australia, located at Level 12, 1 O'Connell Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Level 12, 1 O'Connell Street
    Sydney, NSW 2000
    Australia

  • Telephone

    +61 2 9250 1000

  • Fax

    +61 2 9252 6600

    +61 2 9252 6555 (Visa and consular matters)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Sydney: 7:15 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and the Australian External Territories.

Location Map

Located at Level 12, 1 O'Connell Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like The Rocks and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in Sydney, Australia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 21 Flag of Japan
  • Autumnal Equinox Day: September 23 Flag of Japan

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Australian passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Osamu Yamanaka, Consul General

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Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Australia

Besides Consulate General of Japan in Sydney, Australia, Japan also has 5 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Australia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.

See also

Australia in Japan

Australia has 2 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 17 November 2025 at 11:37 PM (EST).

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