Japan’s post serving Strasbourg has a specific official status and jurisdiction. This guide explains why ordinary residence matters, how to distinguish visa applications from services for Japanese nationals, and what to check before visiting.
Services for Japanese nationals and visa applicants who live within Japan’s Strasbourg Consulate-General district.
Identify the office and procedure first
Japan’s Foreign Ministry directory distinguishes this post from the Embassy in Paris and other offices in France. If you are travelling in the region but live elsewhere, do not assume that every application can be filed there. The responsible post usually depends on residence and the type of request.
For Japanese nationals, consular work covers travel documents, family-register matters, certificates and resident guidance. For people without Japanese nationality, a common reason to contact the office may be a visa to enter Japan, but eligibility, appointments and filing rules depend on the visa category and the office’s current instructions.
Plan the visit
Use the separate passport, certificate or visa page, download the relevant forms and check whether personal attendance is required. Note the difference between telephone and counter hours; email enquiries may go to a different team. If the procedure follows an annual schedule, verify that applications are currently open.
Location details also affect the trip. Check the entrance, floor and public-transport route published by the office; a map can locate the building but does not replace internal access instructions. The profile of the Consulado General de Japón en Estrasburgo gathers verified institutional details and lists the available services.
Sources consulted
- Europe: Japanese Embassies and Consulates — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Japanese posts in France — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Visas and procedures — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Mission services and hours — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Address and visitor access — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Passports — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Residence registration — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Consul-General Shigeta Oeda — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Google Maps location — Google Maps.
- Europe: Japanese Embassies and Consulates — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Japanese posts in France — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Visas and procedures — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Mission services and hours — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Address and visitor access — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Passports — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Residence registration — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Consul-General Shigeta Oeda — Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg.
- Google Maps location — Google Maps.
Information checked on 19 October 2026. Rules depend on the procedure; confirm the specific official instructions before visiting.
Before travelling, confirm the office for your residence, the documents for your procedure and whether an appointment is required. The Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg profile gathers published access and service details.
Options to compare
These options relate to the question. Read each profile and check current details before deciding.
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg
20 Place des Halles, Bureaux Europe, 67000 Strasbourg, Francia
Visas sin cita para residentes de la jurisdicción; pasaportes y trámites consulares para japoneses; acceso en pisos diferenciados.
Visas sin cita para residentes de la jurisdicción; pasaportes y trámites consulares para japoneses; acceso en pisos diferenciados.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Europe: Japanese Embassies and Consulates ↗
Primary source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official regional post directory; distinguishes consulates-general and consular offices.
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Japanese posts in France ↗
Primary source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official directory of Japanese posts and addresses in France.
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Visas and procedures ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
30 Jun 2026: no appointment system for residents in district; working-holiday quota and reopening date.
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Mission services and hours ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Services, consular hours and district description.
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Address and visitor access ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Floor locations, identity screening, access and transit directions.
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Passports ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Passport process.
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Residence registration ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online notifications, change, return and transfer process.
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Consul-General Shigeta Oeda ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current French home page names the consul-general.
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Europe: Japanese Embassies and Consulates ↗
Primary source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official regional post directory; distinguishes consulates-general and consular offices.
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Japanese posts in France ↗
Primary source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official directory of Japanese posts and addresses in France.
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Visas and procedures ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
30 Jun 2026: no appointment system for residents in district; working-holiday quota and reopening date.
-
Mission services and hours ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Services, consular hours and district description.
-
Address and visitor access ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Floor locations, identity screening, access and transit directions.
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Passports ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Passport process.
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Residence registration ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online notifications, change, return and transfer process.
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Consul-General Shigeta Oeda ↗
Primary source
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current French home page names the consul-general.
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Google Maps listing for Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg ↗
Community source
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 Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.