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Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia

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Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia, located at 112 Empire Circuit. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    112 Empire Circuit
    Yarralumla, ACT 2600
    Australia

  • Telephone

    +61 2 6273 3244

  • Fax

    +61 2 6273 1848

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Yarralumla: 7:16 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 112 Empire Circuit, the embassy is near key landmarks like Embassy Drive and Parliament House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents

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

SUZUKI Kazuhiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Japan to Australia

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Passport Services

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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

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Additional Missions in Australia

Besides Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia, Japan also has 5 representations in the following cities of Australia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Australia

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This page was last edited on 09 June 2026 at 11:22 AM (EST).

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