Switzerland - Consulate of Japan in Zurich

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

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Japanese Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland Utoquai 55 8008 Zurich Switzerland

Tel: (+41) 44 269 40 46

Fax: (+41) 44 269 40 44

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Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Zurich 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 Switzerland besides Zurich

Japanese Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland Rue de Lausanne 80-82 1202 Geneve Switzerland
Email: consulate@ge-japan.ch - Tel: (+41) 22 716 99 00 - Website: www.geneve.ch.emb-japan.go.jp

Japanese Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland Utoquai 55 8008 Zurich Switzerland
Email: - Tel: (+41) 44 269 40 46 - Website:

Or the embassy of Japan in Switzerland

Japanese Embassy in Bern, Switzerland Engestrasse 53 3000 Berne 9 Switzerland
Email: eojs@br.mofa.go.jp - Tel: (+41) 31 300 22 22 - Website: www.ch.emb-japan.go.jp

Consulate Appointment in Zurich

Most consulates in Zurich need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Japan in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Switzerland or Japan.

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