Japan - Consulate of Sweden in Kobe

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

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Swedish Consulate in Kobe, Japan c/o Kinki Industrial Co., Ltd. 4-2-18 Sakaemachidori Chuo-ku Kobe 650-0023 Japan

Tel: (+81) 78 351 7695

Fax: (+81) 78 351 0880

Email:

Website: www.swedenabroad.se/tokyo

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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 Sweden in Japan besides Kobe

Swedish Honorary Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan - c/o Seibu Giken Co., Ltd. - 3108-3 Aoyagi, Koga-City - Fukuoka 811-3134 - Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 92 942 0511 - Website: www.swedenabroad.se/tokyo

Swedish Consulate in Kobe, Japan c/o Kinki Industrial Co., Ltd. 4-2-18 Sakaemachidori Chuo-ku Kobe 650-0023 Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 78 351 7695 - Website: www.swedenabroad.se/tokyo

Swedish Honorary Consulate in Sapporo, Japan - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: - Tel: (+81) 3 5562 5050 (embassy in Tokyo) - Website: www.swedenabroad.se/tokyo/

Swedish Honorary Consulate in Sendai, Japan - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: - Tel: (+81) 3 5562 5050 (embassy in Tokyo) - Website: www.swedenabroad.se/tokyo

Or the embassy of Sweden in Japan

Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan 1-10-3-100 Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
Email: ambassaden.tokyo@gov.se - Tel: (+81) 3 5562 5050 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com/tokyo

Consulate Appointment in Kobe

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

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.