Japan - Consulate of United Kingdom in Osaka

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

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British Consulate General in Osaka, Japan - Epson Osaka Building - 19F - 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi - Chuo-ku Osaka 541 - 0059 - Japan

Tel: (+81) (6) 6120 5600

Fax: (+81) (6) 6281 1731

Email: bcgosaka@fco.gov.uk

Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-osaka

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The difference between consulates found in Osaka 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 United Kingdom in Japan besides Osaka

British Honorary Consulate in Kitakyushu, Japan - c/o Lawrence School of English - J-Field, 5F, 1-7-17 Bashaku, Kokurakita-ku - Kitakyushu-shi, 802-0077 - Japan
Email: - Tel: (+81) 93-541-5605 - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tokyo

British Consulate General in Osaka, Japan - Epson Osaka Building - 19F - 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi - Chuo-ku Osaka 541 - 0059 - Japan
Email: bcgosaka@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+81) (6) 6120 5600 - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-osaka

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Japan

British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan No 1 Ichiban-cho Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-8381 Japan
Email: embassy.tokyo@fco.gov.uk visa.tokyo@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+81) (3) 5211-1100 - Website: www.uknow.or.jp

Consulate Appointment in Osaka

Most consulates in Osaka need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Osaka 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 Osaka 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 United Kingdom.

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