Australia has a recognition agreement under the APEC Architect Agreement with Japan.

Australian architects who wish to apply for registration in Japan must first apply to become an Australian APEC Architect with the AACA, before submitting an application to the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center (JAEIC). 

Japanese architects who wish to apply for registration in Australia must include an APEC Architect Certificate from the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center (JAEIC). A supplementary assessment will be required before candidates can be registered in Australia.

Please visit the APEC Architect page on our website for more information.