Japan - Consulate of Abkhazia in Shimonoseki

You are a Japanese citizen or you are from Abkhazia and are looking for information on the consulate of Abkhazia in Shimonoseki situated in Japan. A consulate in Shimonoseki could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Abkhazia. It all depends on the importance of Shimonoseki and Japan in the relationships with the government of Abkhazia.


Sorry there is no consulate of Abkhazia in Shimonoseki !

However, Abkhazia could have more than one consulate in Japan besides Shimonoseki.

When Abkhazia has more consulates located in Japan ouside of Shimonoseki you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Abkhazia in Japan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Shimonoseki are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Abkhazia in Japan besides Shimonoseki

Or the embassy of Abkhazia in Japan

(There is no embassy of Abkhazia located in Japan)

Consulate Appointment in Shimonoseki

Most consulates in Shimonoseki need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Abkhazia in Shimonoseki first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Shimonoseki do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Japan or Abkhazia.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Shimonoseki please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.