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# Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne
Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia
在メルボルン日本国総領事館

## Short term stay

### For nationals from countries NOT listed for visa exemption arrangements

Holiday, Sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives
The following must be submitted for the application for the visa:

1. A valid passport with a valid Australian visa
2. Visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant
3. One passport sized photo (taken within 3 months)
4. A copy of the airline ticket or flight details (full flight details from an accredited travel agent or airline)
5. Hotel reservation or letter of invitation from friends/relatives stating length of stay and addresses of friends/relatives
6. Materials showing financial ability of applicant (Traveller's cheques, bank statement or bank book)
7. Letter from a school or university stating that the applicant is currently a student or letter of employment from applicant's company

- Please Note: We are not responsible for tickets, which are unusable due to delay or denial of visa.
- Additional documents may be required if necessary.
- Processing time is a minimum of 3 working days.
- When requesting the return of passports by mail, please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED PREPAID Registerd Post envelop (available from Australia Post). Please allow extra time for the mail delay.

Business
The following must be submitted for the application for the visa:

1. A valid passport with a valid Australian visa
2. Visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant
3. One passport sized photo (taken within 3 months)
4. A copy of the airline ticket or flight details (full flight details from an accredited travel agent or airline)
5. An original letter on the company letterhead from the applicant's Australian company which must include the nature of the business trip, applicant's position, schedule, length of stay, and the company's financial responsibility for the expenses incurred during the trip.
6. A letter of invitation from the company in Japan which can be faxed.

- Please Note: We are not responsible for tickets, which are unusable due to delay or denial of visa.
- Additional documents may be required if necessary.
- Processing time is a minimum of 3 working days.
- When requesting the return of passports by mail, please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED PREPAID Registerd Post envelop (available from Australia Post). Please allow extra time for the mail delay.

Attending an accademic conference
The following must be submitted for the application for the visa:

1. A valid passport with a valid Australian visa
2. Visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant
3. One passport sized photo (taken within 3 months)
4. A copy of the airline ticket or flight details (full flight details from an accredited travel agent or airline)
5. A letter from the home institution
6. Details of the conference (schedule, purpose, etc.)
7. A letter of invitation or a paid registration form
8. Letter from a school or university stating that the applicant is currently a student (if applicable)

- Please Note: We are not responsible for tickets, which are unusable due to delay or denial of visa.
- Additional documents may be required if necessary.
- Processing time is a minimum of 3 working days.
- When requesting the return of passports by mail, please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED PREPAID Registerd Post envelop (available from Australia Post). Please allow extra time for the mail delay.

Transit
The following must be submitted for the application for the visa:

1. A valid passport with a valid Australian visa
2. Visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant
3. One passport sized photo (taken within 3 months)
4. A copy of the airline ticket or flight details (full flight details from an accredited travel agent or airline)
5. Letter from a school or university stating that the applicant is currently a student (if applicable)
6. Proof of accomodation in Japan
7. A visa for the next country you will visit after Japan

- Please Note: We are not responsible for tickets, which are unusable due to delay or denial of visa.
- Additional documents may be required if necessary.
- Processing time is a minimum of 3 working days.
- When requesting the return of passports by mail, please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED PREPAID Registerd Post envelop (available from Australia Post). Please allow extra time for the mail delay.