Kazakhstan - Consulate of Japan in Almaty |
You are a Kazakhstani citizen or you are from Japan and are looking for information on the consulate of Japan in Almaty situated in Kazakhstan. A consulate in Almaty could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Japan. It all depends on the importance of Almaty and Kazakhstan in the relationships with the government of Japan.
The difference between consulates found in Almaty 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 Japan in Kazakhstan besides Almaty
Japanese Embassy Branch Office in Almaty, Kazakhstan - Ul. Kazybek, 41, 3rd fl. - 050010 Almaty - KazakhstanEmail: almaty-jpemb@aq.mofa.go.jp - Tel: (+7) (727) 298-0600 - Website: www.kz.emb-japan.go.jp
Or the embassy of Japan in Kazakhstan
Japanese Embassy 5th floor, Kosmonavtov Street 62, micro-district "Chubary", Nur-Sultan, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan
Email: info@aq.mofa.go.jp - Tel: +7(7172)97 78 43 / +7(7172)97 78 72 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Almaty
Most consulates in Almaty need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Japan in Almaty 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 Almaty 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 Kazakhstan or Japan.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Almaty please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.