Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, Nepal
Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at Narayan Gopal Sadak, Panipokhari. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Narayan Gopal Sadak, Panipokhari
PO Box 264
Kathmandu
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Telephone
+977-1-4426-680
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Fax
+977-1-4414-101
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Email
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (consular section)
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Office Hours
Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM(🕒 Closing soon)Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMStatus Update: ⛱️ Marine Day is on Monday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Kathmandu: 12:37 PM, Tuesday July 15, 2025
Location Map
Located at Narayan Gopal Sadak, Panipokhari, the embassy is near key landmarks like Narayanhiti Palace Museum and Garden of Dreams. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Marine Day:
July 21
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Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan:
August 09
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Gai Jatra:
August 10
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Mountain Day:
August 11
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Nepalese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Japan.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.
- Diplomatic or official visa
- Transit visa
- Tourist visa (within 90 days)
- Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
- Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
- Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
- The study, cultural activities, and related visas
- Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)
Head of Mission
KIKUTA Yutaka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Related Content
Passport Services
Consular Assistance
Notarial and Legalization Services
Visa Services
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of Nepal.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Embassy)
- New Delhi, India (Embassy)
- Kolkata, India (Consulate General)
- Chennai, India (Consulate General)
- Mumbai, India (Consulate General)
- Bengaluru, India (Consulate General)
- Malé, Maldives (Embassy)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (Embassy)
- Karachi, Pakistan (Consulate General)
- Lahore, Pakistan (Honorary Consul)
- Peshawar, Pakistan (Honorary Consul)
- Quetta, Pakistan (Honorary Consul)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Embassy)
Nepal in Japan
Nepal has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Narayanhiti Palace Museum
(1.55 km away)
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Garden of Dreams
(1.77 km away)
Tridevi Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Thamel
(1.77 km away)
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Rani Pokhari
(2.33 km away)
Jamāl, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Hanuman Dhoka Museum
(2.99 km away)
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Pashupatinath Temple
(3.13 km away)
Pashupati Area, Gaushala, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 15 May 2025 at 06:21 AM (EST).