can japanese citizens go to australia?
Japanese citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without applying for a visa in advance.
Japanese citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without applying for a visa in advance.
what you need
- Visa-free: 90 days per entry
- Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly
- Passport valid for your whole stay (many countries want 6 months)
- ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651) required.
how the days count
- Arrive in Australia on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get Japanese citizens refused at the border.
if you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
questions people ask
Can Japanese citizens go to Australia without a visa?
Yes — Japanese citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
What happens if Japanese citizens overstay in Australia?
Overstaying can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on returning. Penalties vary — confirm with the official source.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
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