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. Please make a booking online here.

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 -  4:00 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

 

2023 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 (Sun) 2 (Mon) 3 (Tue) 26 (Thu)	(New Year's Day) New Year's Day New Year's Day* Australia Day
February	23 (Thu)	Emperor's Birthday Holiday*
March	13 (Mon)	Labour Day
April	7 (Fri) 10 (Mon) 25 (Tue)	Good Friday Easter Monday ANZAC Day
June	12 (Mon)	King's Birthday
August	11 (Fri)	Mountain Day*
September	29 (Fri)	Friday before the AFL Grand Final
November	7 (Tue)	Melbourne Cup
December	25 (Mon) 26 (Tue) 29 (Fri) 30 (Sat) 31 (Sun)	Christmas Day Boxing Day End of Year Holiday* (End of Year Holiday*) (End of Year Holiday*)

* Public holiday in Japan