Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in France

The Paris Embassy is one of four Japanese posts with consular functions in metropolitan France, alongside Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon; Nouméa serves New Caledonia. The official table assigns départements to each office and also lists Monaco and Andorra among the Embassy’s responsibilities.

The consular section handles passports, certificates, family-register and nationality procedures, overseas voting and Japanese visas. Appointments, originals and online options depend on the service. A visa application in Paris requires an email appointment and an in-person morning submission with a complete file.

The Embassy announces outreach sessions in several cities. Each notice sets dates, venue and procedures; plans may change or be cancelled. Check the current announcement so a temporary service is not mistaken for a permanent office.

The address is 7 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris. Consular hours are split between morning and afternoon, and morning applications close earlier than general counter service. Visitors must bring official identification. Check holiday closures and entry requirements on the Embassy site.

Services listed by the office

• Passports, certificates, civil-status and nationality matters, overseas voting and services for Japanese residents and travellers.
• Japanese visas for residents within the Paris district; applications at the Embassy are in person and require an email appointment.
• Outreach sessions in French cities with event-specific dates and procedures. They may include collection of previously requested passports or certificates, overseas voting and family-register matters.
• The Embassy also covers Monaco and Andorra; other French areas are assigned to Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon or Nouméa according to the current map.