Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro

Japan’s Consulate-General in Rio is at Praia do Flamengo 200, 10th floor, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, postal code 22210-901. Telephone: +55 (21) 3461-9595; Consular Section email: consular@ri.mofa.go.jp. Official information from July 2026 identifies Takashi Manabe as consul-general.

Its jurisdiction covers Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, plus Minas Gerais except for the Triângulo Mineiro. The Cultural and Information Centre is on the sixth floor at the same address, with separate contacts; it does not replace the Consular Section.

In-person service must be booked by phone or email with the visitor’s name, subject and preferred time. The section has two weekday sessions and separate windows for visas and other procedures. Check the published 2026 closure calendar.

Published services include passports and online filing; civil records and certificates; protection and assistance to Japanese nationals; visas; safety; cooperation and economic enquiries; culture, press and MEXT scholarships. Passport guidance estimates about five working days under routine conditions, but this is not a guaranteed deadline.

Services listed by the office

• Japanese passports: applications, renewals, minors and online instructions.
• Visas by purpose and nationality; verify category, documents and appointment.
• Japanese civil registration, certificates and other civil-status procedures.
• Consular assistance and safety guidance for Japanese nationals.
• Culture, press, education and MEXT scholarships through dedicated contacts.