Japan’s Embassy in Belgrade provides consular services for Serbia and is also responsible for Montenegro. That regional remit matters for a Japanese passport, proof of residence or a visa: the route, eligibility and application location depend on residence, not only on where a traveler happens to be when asking.
The Consular Section is at Ulica Trešnjinog Cveta 13, Novi Beograd 11070. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m., except closure days; the telephone is +381 11 301 2800 and the consular email is consular@s1.mofa.go.jp. Visitors should bring a passport or photo ID containing Serbian-language details for the entrance security check. From the old town, the Embassy lists buses 15, 84, 704 and 707 to the former Hotel Yugoslavia area, or 16, 65, 71, 72, 75, 77, 78 and 83 to Block 30.
For certificates, the office asks applicants to coordinate the application and collection dates by email; as a rule, the applicant must appear personally. Some cases can begin online through ORR Net, but that does not remove in-person steps: police fingerprints are collected at the Embassy, and signatures must be made before an official. The site gives roughly three working days for review of certain certificates, with collection after confirmation and presentation of originals. Translation is not a general service; certified translation is limited to documents issued by Japanese authorities.
Japanese nationals living in Serbia or Montenegro for three months or more must file an overseas residence report; Tabi-Reg is recommended for shorter trips. The consular list covers passports, overseas voting, civil status and nationality, driving licences, taxes, pensions, safety and children’s education. The Embassy can issue residence certificates for both countries, while some cases—such as police certificates—take months, so they should not be planned around the timetable for a routine certificate.
Japanese visas follow a separate process, and Belgrade does not accept applications from tourists or people transiting through Serbia or Montenegro. In principle, applicants must hold a temporary or permanent residence permit issued by one of those countries. The Embassy first reviews scanned documents, a step estimated at about one week; once they meet requirements, it schedules personal submission. Ordinary issuance then takes another week, and the passport is held during that period except for applicants residing in Montenegro. The Embassy advises starting at least six weeks before travel.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Serbia
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- Consular services, address, contact and counter hours — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Embassy location, transport and visitor security — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Certificates and online application — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Visa applications for foreign nationals in Serbia and Montenegro — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Residence registration for Serbia and Montenegro — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Nationality and passport-exemption notices — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Embassy leadership and contact information — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Google Maps exact-location lookup — Google Maps.
- Consular services, address, contact and counter hours — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Embassy location, transport and visitor security — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Certificates and online application — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Visa applications for foreign nationals in Serbia and Montenegro — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Residence registration for Serbia and Montenegro — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Nationality and passport-exemption notices — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Embassy leadership and contact information — Embassy of Japan in Serbia.
- Google Maps exact-location lookup — Google Maps.
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Japanese visas follow a separate process, and Belgrade does not accept applications from tourists or people transiting through Serbia or Montenegro. In principle, applicants must hold a temporary or permanent residence permit issued by one of those countries. The Embassy first reviews scanned documents, a step estimated at about one week; once they meet requirements, it schedules personal submission. Ordinary issuance then takes another week, and the passport is held during that period except for applicants residing in Montenegro. The Embassy advises starting at least six weeks before travel.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Serbia
Ulica Trešnjinog Cveta 13, Novi Beograd, 11070 Belgrade, Serbia
The Consular Section of Japan’s Embassy in Serbia serves Japanese nationals in Serbia and Montenegro and receives Japanese visa applications from residents who meet the requirements. It publishes detailed certificate instructions and makes clear that it does not provide general document translation.
The Consular Section of Japan’s Embassy in Serbia serves Japanese nationals in Serbia and Montenegro and receives Japanese visa applications from residents who meet the requirements. It publishes detailed certificate instructions and makes clear that it d
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Consular services, address, contact and counter hours ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official list of consular procedures, address, phone, email and public hours.
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Embassy location, transport and visitor security ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Novi Beograd address, bus routes, nearby stops and photo-ID check at entrance.
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Certificates and online application ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Personal attendance, appointment coordination by email, ORR Net online filing, types, originals and indicative review time.
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Visa applications for foreign nationals in Serbia and Montenegro ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence-permit eligibility, advance document screening, in-person appointment, visa processing and passport retention.
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Residence registration for Serbia and Montenegro ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Three-month residence filing rule, ORR Net, paper alternatives and Tabi-Reg recommendation.
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Nationality and passport-exemption notices ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Japanese visa-exemption information for Serbian and Montenegrin nationals and contact.
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Embassy leadership and contact information ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official site confirms concurrent accreditation to Montenegro and current 2026 mission updates.
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Consular services, address, contact and counter hours ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official list of consular procedures, address, phone, email and public hours.
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Embassy location, transport and visitor security ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Novi Beograd address, bus routes, nearby stops and photo-ID check at entrance.
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Certificates and online application ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Personal attendance, appointment coordination by email, ORR Net online filing, types, originals and indicative review time.
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Visa applications for foreign nationals in Serbia and Montenegro ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence-permit eligibility, advance document screening, in-person appointment, visa processing and passport retention.
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Residence registration for Serbia and Montenegro ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Three-month residence filing rule, ORR Net, paper alternatives and Tabi-Reg recommendation.
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Nationality and passport-exemption notices ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Japanese visa-exemption information for Serbian and Montenegrin nationals and contact.
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Embassy leadership and contact information ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Serbia · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official site confirms concurrent accreditation to Montenegro and current 2026 mission updates.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Serbia ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Serbia ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.