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Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, Nepal

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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).

  • Embassy Address

    Narayan Gopal Sadak, Panipokhari
    PO Box 264
    Kathmandu
    Nepal

  • Telephone

    +977-1-4426-680

  • Fax

    +977-1-4414-101

  • Email

  • 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 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status 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.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, Nepal

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.

  • Marine Day: July 21 Flag of Japan
  • Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: August 09 Flag of Nepal
  • Gai Jatra: August 10 Flag of Nepal
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan

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.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

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

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This page was last edited on 15 May 2025 at 06:21 AM (EST).

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