Japan - Consulate of Switzerland in Asahikawa

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Asahikawa !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Japan besides Asahikawa.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Japan ouside of Asahikawa you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Japan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Asahikawa 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 Switzerland in Japan besides Asahikawa

Consulate General of Switzerland in Osaka, Japan - River View Kitahama Bldg. Room 601 1-1-30 - Kitahama - Chuo-ku - Osaka 541-0041 - Japan
Email: osaka@honrep.ch - Tel: (+81) 6 4708 3790 - Website: eda.admin.ch/tokyo

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Japan

Swiss Embassy in Tokyo, Japan 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8589 Japan
Email: vertretung@tok.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+81) 3 3473 01 21 (+81) 3 3473 01 30 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/tokyo

Consulate Appointment in Asahikawa

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

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