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on March 1st, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.
Japanese citizens require either a visa or ETA registration through the Australian ETA app to enter Australia.
ETA app:
Your passport must be valid for at least the number of days of your stay.
The $60 departure tax for flying out of Australia (PMC) (Scheduled to be $70 from July 2024) and various airport taxes for each airport are generally paid at the time of purchasing your flight ticket.
When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Australia.
Australia is far from the other continents and has many unique species of plants and animals. For this reason, quarantine is extremely strict and there are very detailed regulations for bringing in foods, plants, and animals. The following is a list of typical items that are not permitted to bring into the country for details, see Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service website (https://japan.embassy.gov.au/tkyojapanese/quarantine_jp.html).
Some items may be brought in if declared.
Visitors will not be taxed for bringing in commodities for non-commercial use carried on hand or in hand luggage, sports goods for personal use, up to 25 grams of tobacco and one opened box (over 18 years old adults only), up to 2.25 liters of alcohol (adults only), or $900 worth of general goods (e.g. gifts, leather products, electronic devices, cameras, or jewelry).
E-cigarettes are not the norm in Australia and are considered pharmaceutical products that require a doctor’s prescription to buy there. Although there is no explicit law prohibiting visitors from bringing it them in, they must be included in your customs declaration when entering the country as they are considered pharmaceutical products (the amount allowed and other factors are determined in the customs inspection based on the length of stay). It is also very likely that the laws for e-cigarettes will become more strict, and it is best not to bring them to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Australia generally has three time zones. The time difference is +1 hour between the states on the east coast (add 1 hour to Japan time). Central Australia has a -30 min. time difference with the east (add 30 min. to Japan time). The west (Western Australia) has a -2 hour time difference with the east (subtract 1 hour from Japan time). In addition, Daylight Saving time is in effect generally from the first Sunday of October to the first Sunday of April in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), Tasmania, and South Australia. Add an extra hour to the time for these states and territories during this period. Note that the adoption and period of Daylight Savings time is determined by each state/territory each year, and you should check in advance the terms for that year.
Australia is very large and has a range of climates. In general, the north coast is a tropical zone and is divided into a rainy season and a dry season, central and south coast is a temperate to cold temperate zone with four season, and the central part of the continent has a dry desert climate. The sun is very strong throughout the year, so sunglasses and sunscreen are essential.
Since 2016, banknotes have successively been updated with new designs that include a watermark in the center (the photo shows the new designs).
The unit of currency is the Australian dollar (denoted A$) that is divided into Australian cents (denoted A¢). (This website uses only $ and ¢ for notation.) Banknotes are available in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 (all are made of polymer) and there are six types of coins: 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, and $2. $1 = 100¢. As of March 18, 2024, $1 was equivalent to 98.0 yen. Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the face side of coins will gradually change to an effigy of Charles III. The design of the $5 note is scheduled to change.
A consumption tax of 10% called GST is added to almost all products in Australia. Visitors can have this tax refunded by completing a procedure at the TRS booth at the airport upon their return if they leave Australia within 30 days, the products are taken from the country unused as hand luggage, and purchases are at least $300 in total at each store.
Although there is no set custom for tipping in Australia, it is common to provide a tip when receiving special assistance at a high class hotel or restaurant in cities such as Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The voltage is 220/240 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Use type O plugs. As it uses a high voltage, you must press a switch on the outlet for electricity to turn on. When using Japanese electrical products, check the voltage range of the product. If it is not compatible with voltages up to 240 V, use a converter. You will always need to use a converter plug.
In Australia, the DVD region code is 4 and Blu-ray region code is B. The DVD and Blu-ray region codes differ from those of Japan. Most media purchased in Australia cannot be played on regular Japanese devices.
The post office, Australia Post, is identified with a "P" mark in red. The counter is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and is closed on weekends and holidays (although some post offices in major areas are also open on Sat. morning). Postage stamps are available at post office counters and also at stamp vending machines installed in certain post offices. Airmail to Japan takes 5 to 7 days. Parcels up to 20 kg each are OK.
Fees for airmail to Japan : For letters (including postcards), $3.10 up to 250 g and $10.60 up to 500 g.
0011 (International telephone identification number)
81 (Country Code, Japan)
3 (Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)
1234-5678 (Other parties telephone No.)
Call the number of an international phone company
010 (International phone code)*1
61 (Australia phone code)
7 (remove the first "0" from the area code)
1234-5678 (Other parties telephone No.)
The dates of holidays vary by year. If holidays with predetermined dates fall on a weekend, Monday is generally a public holiday for a three-day weekend. Check the website of the Australian embassy for details.
The official language is English.
Below are guidelines for general business hours.
Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00.
Mon. to Thu. 9:30 to 16:00, Fri. 9:30 to 17:00.
Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00.
Generally 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays. In Cairns, the Gold Coast, and other prime tourism locations, many shops are open 365 days a year, and some souvenir shops stay open until past 21:00. In major cities, there is a late night shopping day once a week during which most shops stay open until 21:00.
Lunch is from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:00.
In Australia, those 18 years old or younger cannot purchase alcohol or tobacco. Younger adults who wish to purchase these products sometimes require you to show ID, so do not forget your ID if you plan on purchasing them. There are age limitations when renting vehicles as well (some companies only rent to those between 25 and 60) and a credit card is required instead of ID. If you do not have a credit card, you will need to leave a large deposit.
On escalators, stand on the left and leave the right open. When standing in line, stand single file and move ahead in turn. To hail a taxi, put your arm out to the side.