Japan vs Australia: tourist visa
Japan or Australia for a tourist visa? Side by side: $35 vs $377 all-in, 5 to 7 days vs About 30 days decision, funds to show, process type, biometrics and which one fits your plan.
Verdict
- Japan is cheaper ($35 vs $377 all-in)
- Japan decides faster (5 to 7 days)
- Japan asks for less money in the bank ($1,500 vs $3,500)
Japan vs Australia: tourist visa side by side
| Japan | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa format | E-visa | E-visa |
| Process | e-visa | e-visa |
| Biometrics | No | No |
| Interview | No | No |
| Government fee | $5 | $178 |
| vistolane filing fee | $30 | $199 |
| All-in per traveller | $35 | $377 |
| Decision window | 5 to 7 days | About 30 days |
| Validity | 90 days | 12 months |
| Stay | Up to 90 days | Up to 3 months per visit |
| Entries | Single | Multiple |
| Funds to show (tourist visa) | $1,500 | $3,500 |
| tourist visa route | Tourist | Visitor 600 |
Which is cheaper?
Japan costs $35 all-in ($5 government fee plus $30 filing) and Australia costs $377 ($178 plus $199). Japan is cheaper by $342 per traveller. Neither figure includes optional attention plans or airport transfers.
Which is faster?
Japan: 5 to 7 days (5–7 working days). Australia: About 30 days (Visitor (600): 75% within about 30 days). vistolane quotes a guaranteed decision date for both before you pay.
Which needs less money in the bank?
Japan asks for about $1,500 and Australia about $3,500 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
Japan: e-visa. Australia: 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.