Move from Australia to Japan
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Australia to Japan is a popular migration corridor. Start by confirming visa eligibility, preparing proof of funds, and checking active scam alerts before paying any third party.
Immigration rules and fees change frequently — confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites.
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- Arrival checklist
First-month tasks after landing.
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Corridor articles
Browse blog →- Australia Reorders Skilled Visa Queues Under Directions 121 and 122 From 19 September 2026
From 19 September 2026 Home Affairs Directions 121 and 122 replace Direction 119 for skilled visa processing. Priority sectors move to the front of subclass 482 and permanent skilled queues. Check your ANZSCO code and lodgement location.
- Australia Bars Student Partners and Children Under Burke Plan
On 17 September 2026 Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke restricted international students from bringing partners and children. Net overseas migration targets fall to 245,000 in 2026/27 and 225,000 later. Act now if your subclass 500 plan includes family.
- Australia Student Visa Refusals Hit 24.2% as Integrity Crackdown Deepens
ABC News reports Australia's student visa refusal rate at 24.2 percent in June 2026, a ten-year high. Learn how Genuine Student checks and the BSB80120 course cutoff affect your subclass 500 plan.
- Japan Raises Permanent Residence Fee to 200,000 Yen From 1 October 2026
Japan's Cabinet set a 200,000 yen permanent residence fee on 25 August 2026, up from 10,000 yen, starting 1 October. Renewal fees also leave the old 6,000 yen flat rate. File before 30 September to keep current prices.
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Top visas by your goal
Ranked from published visa records — always confirm eligibility on the official immigration portal.
- Score 86
#1
Highly Skilled Professional
Work / Accelerated Residency · 1-3 months (COE issuance).
Matches work pathway signals (work, skilled)
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- Score 86
#2
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (End-to-end processing incorporating corporate COE and consular stamping).
Matches work pathway signals (work, employment)
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- Score 78
#3
Business Manager Visa
Business / Management · 3-6 months
Matches work pathway signals (business)
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Route comparison
Top pathways for work
Compare published visa routes on this corridor — not a eligibility guarantee.
Work / Employment Visa
Best matchWork · 4-16 weeks (End-to-end processing incorporating corporate COE and consular stamping).
Fees: Single Entry Visa Consular Fee: ¥15,000 (Effective July 1, 2026) · Multiple Entry Visa Consular Fee: ¥30,000 (Effective July 1, 2026)
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Highly Skilled Professional
Strong alternativeWork / Accelerated Residency · 1-3 months (COE issuance).
Fees: Visa Application Fee: Confirm via local embassy (Standard work visa fees apply) · COE Application: Free
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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities
ConsiderWork · 1-3 months (COE issuance) + 1-2 weeks (visa processing).
Fees: COE Application: ¥0 · Single Entry Visa: ¥15,000 (Effective July 1, 2026) (+1 more)
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Timeline tracker
If you apply today
Estimates from published processing times for Japan. Always confirm on the official portal.
| Visa | Processing (published) | Est. weeks | Apply by (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Manager Visa | 3-6 months | 26 | — |
| Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) | 4-8 weeks | 8 | — |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities | 1-3 months (COE issuance) + 1-2 weeks (visa processing). | 2 | — |
| Family / Spouse Visa | 3-4 months (COE issuance) + 1-2 weeks (visa issuance) | 2 | — |
| Highly Skilled Professional | 1-3 months (COE issuance). | 13 | — |
Risk awareness
Scams, laws & mistakes — Japan
Review before paying fees or sharing documents. Report suspicious offers via our scam check tool.
- Scam alertmediumDocument Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Japan, and may produce documents that a
- Scam alertmediumFake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Japan, avoid questi
- Scam alertmediumFake University or Scholarship Letter
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Japan through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance
- Scam alertmediumRental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Japan, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lea
- LawcriticalImmigration Status and Overstay Rules
Your right to stay in Japan depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pendi
- LawcriticalWork Authorisation Rules
In Japan, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may
- LawmediumAddress Registration and Identity Duties
Many newcomers in Japan must register their address, update immigration records after moving, carry identity documents, or collect a residen
- Common mistakeadvisory
Paying unlicensed consultants who promise guaranteed visa approval
Common corridor planning mistake — verify with official sources.
- Common mistakeadvisory
Using unofficial payment links instead of government portals
Common corridor planning mistake — verify with official sources.
- Common mistakeadvisory
Submitting incomplete proof-of-funds or outdated bank statements
Common corridor planning mistake — verify with official sources.
Corridor feed
Guides, answers & people
- ArticleAustralia Reorders Skilled Visa Queues Under Directions 121 and 122 From 19 September 2026
From 19 September 2026 Home Affairs Directions 121 and 122 replace Direction 119 for skilled visa processing. Priority sectors move to the front of subclass 482 and permanent skilled queues. Check your ANZSCO code and lodgement location.
- ArticleAustralia Bars Student Partners and Children Under Burke Plan
On 17 September 2026 Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke restricted international students from bringing partners and children. Net overseas migration targets fall to 245,000 in 2026/27 and 225,000 later. Act now if your subclass 500 plan includes family.
- ArticleAustralia Student Visa Refusals Hit 24.2% as Integrity Crackdown Deepens
ABC News reports Australia's student visa refusal rate at 24.2 percent in June 2026, a ten-year high. Learn how Genuine Student checks and the BSB80120 course cutoff affect your subclass 500 plan.
- ArticleJapan Raises Permanent Residence Fee to 200,000 Yen From 1 October 2026
Japan's Cabinet set a 200,000 yen permanent residence fee on 25 August 2026, up from 10,000 yen, starting 1 October. Renewal fees also leave the old 6,000 yen flat rate. File before 30 September to keep current prices.
- ArticleImmigration Rules in the U.S., Belgium, the Philippines, and Australia Are Changing in August 2026
Discover why major immigration policy shifts in the U.S., Belgium, the Philippines, and Australia are redefining international work permits, e-visas, and priority processing in August 2026.
- ArticleUS Visa Ban Vacatur, Saudi Project Management Quotas, Australia MD 119 Onshore Shift, and Thailand Visa Reforms Are Redefining Corporate Mobility
Late-August 2026 global mobility dispatch: A US Federal District Court vacates the State Department's blanket 75-country immigrant visa suspension; Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources issues expanded Saudization rules for Project Management and corporate activities; Australia's Department of Home Affairs implements Ministerial Direction 119 establishing an onshore-first priority processing framework; and Thailand's Cabinet approves structural revisions to its visa-free entry categories.
- Q&AWhat do I need to know about the Japan travel visa for Indian citizens?
Indian citizens must apply for a Japan travel visa before entering Japan. Requirements include a valid passport, applica
- Q&AWhat should I know about the Japan visa for Filipinos?
Filipinos need to apply for a visa to visit Japan, with requirements including a valid passport, application form, and f
- Q&AWhat should I know about obtaining a visit visa in Japan for Filipinos?
Filipino citizens typically need a visa to visit Japan. You must apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate, providing n
- Q&AWhat should I know about visa requirements for Japan from the Philippines?
Filipino citizens need a visa to enter Japan for tourism or business. Required documents include a valid passport, appli
- Q&AWhat should I know about the Japan tourist visa for Indian citizens?
Indian citizens planning to visit Japan for tourism need to apply for a tourist visa. Required documents typically inclu
- Q&AWhat should I know about getting a visa for Japan from the Philippines?
To obtain a visa for Japan from the Philippines, you need to apply at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate. Require
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🇯🇵Capital: Tokyo · Asia
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Corridor Snapshot
- Cost of living delta: -20.4 index points
- Net salary delta: -1102 per month
- Destination capital: Tokyo
Move Timeline
- - 6-12 months: choose visa pathway, budget, and document plan
- - 3-6 months: gather proof of funds, translations, employment or study evidence
- - 1-3 months: confirm housing, insurance, travel, and arrival documents
- - First 30 days: complete local registration, banking, healthcare, phone, and safety setup
Official corridor links
- Australia official immigration source
Use for departure, passport, and local exit obligations where relevant.
- Japan official immigration source
Use for visa eligibility, forms, fees, appointments, and entry rules.
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Assumptions & Limits
- - Corridor guidance combines structured country, visa, law, cost, and scam-alert data.
- - Official government portals override MigrantIQ summaries for eligibility, fees, forms, and appointments.
- - Cost and salary deltas are directional signals, not personal budget guarantees.
- - Use licensed advice for case-specific immigration or legal decisions.
Sources & Official Links
- MigrantIQ country and corridor data
Structured data from country, visa, law, and scam alert records.
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Official destination source for current visa and entry rules.
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Plan Australia → Japan
Quick links from MigrantIQ for this corridor — visas, tools, Q&A, and stories.
Tools
Visas in Japan
- Business Manager VisaBusiness / Management
- Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)Remote Work / Migration
- Engineer / Specialist in HumanitiesWork
- Family / Spouse VisaFamily
- Highly Skilled ProfessionalWork / Accelerated Residency
- Permanent Residency / SettlementResidency
- Short-Term Stay (Tourist)Tourist
- Spouse of Japanese NationalFamily
Popular Q&A
- What do I need to know about the Japan travel visa for Indian citizens?
- What should I know about the Japan visa for Filipinos?
- What should I know about obtaining a visit visa in Japan for Filipinos?
- What should I know about visa requirements for Japan from the Philippines?
- What should I know about the Japan tourist visa for Indian citizens?
- What should I know about getting a visa for Japan from the Philippines?
Japan embassies & consulates in Australia
Where to apply from Australia for visas and consular services to Japan. 8 active missions listed. Always confirm with the mission before you apply.
- Consulate General of Japan in Adelaide, Australia — Consulate General, Adelaide
- Consulate General of Japan in Brisbane, Australia — Consulate General, Brisbane
- Consulate of Japan in Cairns, Australia — Consulate, Cairns
- Embassy of Japan in Canberra, Australia — Embassy, Canberra
- Consulate General of Japan in Darwin, Australia — Consulate General, Darwin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Start with visa pathway selection and timeline planning. Then gather core documents, estimate proof-of-funds requirements, and confirm legal obligations in Japan.
Avoid any consultant or employer asking for guaranteed approvals or upfront cash transfers. Verify legal representatives and cross-check official immigration portals before payment.
Most movers begin 6 to 12 months in advance to build savings, understand rent expectations, and plan settlement costs such as insurance, transport, and temporary housing.
