There is provided an optical communication apparatus having high communication stability. An optical communication apparatus of the present invention includes: a signal-transmitting portion; and a signal-receiving portion. The signal-transmitting portion includes a light-emitting element, and a first polarizing plate, which light output from the light-emitting element enters, and which is configured to output polarized light. The signal-receiving portion includes a second polarizing plate, which the light from the signal-transmitting portion enters, and a light-receiving element configured to receive light passing through the second polarizing plate. The first polarizing plate includes a first reflective polarizer.