Japanese consular representation in Northern Queensland
Japanese Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours, consular services and jurisdiction for the Consulate of Japan in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Japanese Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact the Consular Office of Japan in Cairns.
Before visiting: appointments are not normally required to use the Cairns consular counter, but check the current requirements for your particular passport, visa or other consular procedure before travelling.
Location
Where is the Japanese Consulate in Cairns?
The Consular Office of Japan is located on Level 15 of Cairns Corporate Tower at 15 Lake Street in central Cairns.
Sending documents: the Consular Office recommends using its PO Box for mail rather than the physical office address because Cairns Corporate Tower contains multiple tenants.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate in Cairns
The Japanese Consulate in Cairns is a professional Japanese consular office serving Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the post as the Consulate of Japan. Japan refers to the mission as the Consular Office of Japan in Cairns.
The Cairns office was established in 1997 and operates as a branch of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane. It provides consular services and assistance to Japanese citizens in Northern Queensland and visa services for eligible applicants travelling to Japan.
DFAT currently lists Mr Shingo Higashimoto as Consul at the Cairns office.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Consular Office in Cairns provides a broad range of Japanese consular services within its Northern Queensland district.
Japanese passports
Eligible Japanese citizens can use the Cairns office for passport procedures in accordance with the current requirements for Japanese nationals living abroad.
Visas for Japan
The office handles eligible Japanese visa applications, including visa services for foreign nationals resident within its Northern Queensland jurisdiction.
Certificates
Japanese citizens can use the office for eligible certificates and other official consular documents provided by Japanese overseas missions.
Family registrations
The Cairns office accepts eligible family-related notifications, including procedures connected with marriage and birth registration.
Overseas registration and voting
Japanese citizens can use the office for eligible overseas residence notifications and overseas electoral registration procedures.
Assistance for Japanese citizens
The office provides protection, assistance and consular guidance for Japanese residents and travellers within Northern Queensland.
Brisbane procedures apply: the Cairns office is a branch of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane and generally follows the same document and procedural requirements. Check the current official instructions before applying.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Japanese Consulate in Cairns
The Consular Office currently states that appointments are not required to use its consular counter.
The counter is open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding official closure dates.
Telephone enquiries are accepted from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm on weekdays.
The office handles services including passports, certificates, family registration notifications, overseas residence notifications, overseas electoral registration, My Number Card procedures and Japanese visas.
Although an appointment is not normally required, applicants should check the current documentation and eligibility requirements for their particular service before visiting.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate in Cairns
DFAT describes the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Japan in Cairns as Northern Queensland.
Japan defines the Cairns office’s district more precisely as Queensland’s North Region and Far North Region, covering postcodes 4806–4828 and 4830–4895.
Residents of Queensland outside the Cairns district generally fall within the area served by the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane.
Check your postcode: Queensland residents should confirm whether their address falls within the Cairns or Brisbane consular district before submitting an application.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Japanese Consulate
Check your jurisdiction, the current requirements for your service and the office closure dates before travelling to the Cairns consular office.
Check your jurisdiction
The Cairns office serves Queensland’s North and Far North regions. Confirm that your postcode falls within its consular district.
Check your procedure
The Cairns office generally follows the service requirements published by the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane.
Prepare your documents
Bring all forms, identification, photographs, originals, copies and supporting documents required for your particular passport, visa or other consular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate in Cairns
Is there a Japanese Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. DFAT officially lists a Consulate of Japan in Cairns. Japan refers to the mission as the Consular Office of Japan in Cairns.
Where is the Japanese Consulate in Cairns?
The office is located at Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower, 15 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the Japanese Consulate in Cairns?
The office can be contacted by telephone on +61 7 4051 5177 or by email at jcairns@bb.mofa.go.jp.
What are the consular counter hours?
The current counter hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, excluding official closure dates.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is normally required to use the Cairns consular counter. Check the current requirements for your particular service before visiting.
Who is the Japanese Consul in Cairns?
DFAT currently lists Mr Shingo Higashimoto as Consul of Japan in Cairns.
Which area does the Japanese Consulate in Cairns cover?
The office serves Northern Queensland. Japan defines its district as the North Region and Far North Region of Queensland, covering postcodes 4806–4828 and 4830–4895.
Can Japanese citizens apply for passports in Cairns?
Yes. Passport services are among the consular functions provided by the Cairns office, subject to the current application requirements.
Can I apply for a Japanese visa in Cairns?
The Cairns office handles eligible Japanese visa applications for applicants within its consular district. Check the current visa requirements before applying.
Is the Cairns office part of the Japanese Consulate General in Brisbane?
Yes. Japan describes the Cairns office as a branch of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane. It provides professional consular services locally for Northern Queensland.