Turkey - Consulate of Japan in Istanbul |
You are a Turkish citizen or you are from Japan and are looking for information on the consulate of Japan in Istanbul situated in Turkey. A consulate in Istanbul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Japan. It all depends on the importance of Istanbul and Turkey in the relationships with the government of Japan.
The difference between consulates found in Istanbul 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 Turkey besides Istanbul
Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey Tekfen Tower 10th Floor Buyukdere Caddesi No. 209 4. Levent Istanbul TurkeyEmail: culture@jpcons-ist.com - Tel: (+90) 212 317 4600 - Website:
Or the embassy of Japan in Turkey
Japanese Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Resit Galip Caddesi No. 81
06700 G.O.P.
Ankara
Turkey
Email: culture@jpn-emb.org.tr
ryoji@an.mofa.go.jp - Tel: (+90) 312 446 0500
- Website: www.tr.emb-japan.go.jp
Consulate Appointment in Istanbul
Most consulates in Istanbul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Japan in Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Turkey or Japan.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Istanbul please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.