Consulate Information

Attention: Dear visitors to the Consulate General of Japan in Melbourne

For the interim, if your temperature is detected to be more than 37.5℃ after testing you will not be able to enter the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne.
 
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, thermograph (body temperature measuring) cameras have been installed at the entrance of the Consular Section. All visitors are required to take this temperature check upon arrival. This will be overseen by the Security guard.
 
In principle if your body temperature is above 37.5℃ you will be denied entry into the Consulate. If you have a fever or are feeling unwell, please visit our office after you have recovered.
 
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
 
Reception hours
      *Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne is open from 9am till 12:30pm on Mondays to Fridays. We accept visitors by appointment only so please contact us on (03)9679-4510 to make a booking.

Visa and Consular Services		General Reception
Hours:	Monday to Friday	Hours:	Monday to Friday
	9:00 am - 12:30 pm		9:00 am - 1:00 pm
			2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
E-mail:	japanese-consulate@mb.mofa.go.jp	E-mail:	meljapan@mb.mofa.go.jp
Telephone:	03 9679 4510

2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (Consulate-General closed)

      The Consulate-General will be closed on all Victorian public holidays as well some Japanese public holidays, as listed below.

January	1 (Fri) 26 (Tue)	New Year's Day Australia Day
February	23 (Tue)	Emperor's Birthday Holiday*
March	8 (Mon)	Labour Day
April	2(Fri) 5 (Mon)	Good Friday Easter Monday
May	3 (Mon) 4 (Tue)	Constitution Memorial Day* Green Day*
June	14 (Mon)	Queen's Birthday
July	23 (Fri)	Sports Day*
August	9 (Mon)	Mountain Day substitute day*
September	24 (Fri)	Friday before the AFL Grand Final
November	2(Tue)	Melbourne Cup Day
December	27 (Mon) 28 (Tue) 29 (Wed) 30 (Thur) 31 (Fri)	Christmas Day Boxing Day End of Year Holiday* End of Year Holiday* End of Year Holiday*

* Public holiday in Japan