Australia vs Japan: tourist visa
Australia or Japan for a tourist visa? Side by side: $375 vs $35 all-in, About 30 days vs 5 to 7 days decision, funds to show, process type, biometrics and which one fits your plan.
Verdict
- Japan is cheaper ($35 vs $375 all-in)
- Japan decides faster (5 to 7 days)
- Japan asks for less money in the bank ($1,500 vs $3,500)
Australia vs Japan: tourist visa side by side
| Australia | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa format | E-visa | E-visa |
| Process | e-visa | e-visa |
| Biometrics | No | No |
| Interview | No | No |
| Government fee | $176 | $5 |
| vistolane filing fee | $199 | $30 |
| All-in per traveller | $375 | $35 |
| Decision window | About 30 days | 5 to 7 days |
| Validity | 12 months | 90 days |
| Stay | Up to 3 months per visit | Up to 90 days |
| Entries | Multiple | Single |
| Funds to show (tourist visa) | $3,500 | $1,500 |
| tourist visa route | Visitor 600 | Tourist |
Which is cheaper?
Australia costs $375 all-in ($176 government fee plus $199 filing) and Japan costs $35 ($5 plus $30). Japan is cheaper by $340 per traveller. Neither figure includes optional attention plans or airport transfers.
Which is faster?
Australia: About 30 days (Visitor (600): 75% within about 30 days). Japan: 5 to 7 days (5–7 working days). vistolane quotes a guaranteed decision date for both before you pay.
Which needs less money in the bank?
Australia asks for about $3,500 and Japan about $1,500 for a tourist visa. Japan is the lower bar. In both, statements must be seasoned for three months and match the plan you describe.
How the processes differ
Australia: e-visa. Japan: e-visa. The steps are the same shape, so documents prepared for one largely serve the other.
Which should you pick for a tourist visa?
For a short trip, weigh speed and entries: Japan decides in 5 to 7 days, and Australia gives multiple entries. If you are choosing purely on cost, Japan wins.