Japan - Consulate of Norway in Kobe

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

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Norwegian Consulate General in Kobe, Japan c/o DNV Sannomiya Chuo Bldg., 9th Floor 4-2-20 Goko-dori, Chuo-ku Kobe City, Hyogo 651-0087 Japan

Tel: (+81) 78 291 1317

Fax: (+81) 78 291 1330

Email: consulate.general.kobe@dnv.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Kobe 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 Norway in Japan besides Kobe

Norwegian Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan c/o Fukuya 2-6-10 Nakasu, Hakata-ku Fukuoka 810-8629 Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 92 291 3578 - Website:

Norwegian Consulate General in Kobe, Japan c/o DNV Sannomiya Chuo Bldg., 9th Floor 4-2-20 Goko-dori, Chuo-ku Kobe City, Hyogo 651-0087 Japan
Email: consulate.general.kobe@dnv.com - Tel: (+81) 78 291 1317 - Website:

Norwegian Consulate in Nagano, Japan c/o Yoshida & Co., Ltd. 5-1-18 Nagagosho Nagano City, Nagano 380-0935 Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 262 23 0011 - Website:

Norwegian Consulate in Sapporo, Japan Prest 1.7Building, Kita 1Jo, Nishi 7 chome Sapporo 060-0001 Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 11 231 1322 - Website:

Or the embassy of Norway in Japan

Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan 5-12-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0047 Japan
Email: emb.tokyo@mfa.no - Tel: (+81) 3-6408-8100 - Website: www.norway.or.jp

Consulate Appointment in Kobe

Most consulates in Kobe need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Norway in Kobe 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 Kobe 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 Norway.

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