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Embassy of Japan in Paris, France

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Embassy of Japan in Paris, France, located at 7, Avenue Hoche. 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

    7, Avenue Hoche
    75008 Paris
    France

  • Telephone

    +33 1 4888 6200

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
    (🟢 Open now)
    Thursday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM

    Status Update: ⛱️ Marine Day is on Monday (in 5 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Paris: 10:41 AM, Wednesday July 16, 2025

Location Map

Located at 7, Avenue Hoche, the embassy is near key landmarks like Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Paris, France

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
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 15 Flag of Japan
  • Autumnal Equinox Day: September 23 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Paris, France:

  • 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 French passport, you do not need a visa 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

Shimokawa Makita, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

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Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in France

Besides Embassy of Japan in Paris, France, Japan also has 7 representations in the following cities of France:


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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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This page was last edited on 21 October 2024 at 08:43 AM (EST).

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