Japan’s Embassy in Minsk provides consular assistance to Japanese nationals in Belarus and receives applications to travel to Japan. Its website separates general consular hours from visa hours, a distinction that can prevent a wasted trip: the Consular Section runs two daily service blocks, while visa submissions and collection have shorter windows.
The Consular Section is at Pr. Pobediteley 23/1, eighth floor, Minsk 220004. Its contact is +375 17 203 4481 and consular@mk.mofa.go.jp; the after-hours emergency number is +375 44 702 2695. General consular hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–5:45 p.m. Visa applications are submitted from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and issued from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visa submissions require an appointment, booked by telephone at the numbers published by the Embassy; email is listed for questions about requirements.
Japanese nationals can seek passports, certificates, family-register and nationality services, overseas residence registration, voting and safety guidance. The site directs users to procedure-specific forms rather than one universal application: a residence certificate, a family notification and a passport each have different documents and timing. Japanese nationals residing in Belarus for three months or more should file an overseas residence report; Tabi-Reg is the registration route for shorter trips.
The Japanese visa section lists tourism, business, family visits, long stays or work, transit and medical categories. Documents are accepted by appointment; the Embassy’s 2026 page says to book by phone. Applications may be submitted in person or by an authorized representative with a simple power of attorney and ID copy, under the published rules. Check the list for your nationality and purpose, bring completed forms, and do not expect the Embassy to photocopy documents or fill out forms for applicants.
The website also publishes 2026 closure dates, including Japanese and Belarusian holidays, which can affect the visit and document timetable. For an urgent matter involving a Japanese national, use the published emergency line rather than assuming email is an emergency channel. We could not confidently match Google review metrics to the Embassy’s exact listing, so this guide relies on the official procedures, contacts and calendar.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Belarus
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- Consular department and procedures — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Embassy contact, opening times and 2026 holidays — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Consular services index — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Visa application appointment and document submission — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Visa types and required documents — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Passport service overview — Embassy of Japan in Belarus.
- Google Maps exact-location lookup — Google Maps.
Information checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm jurisdiction, documents, appointments and hours on the official source before visiting.
The website also publishes 2026 closure dates, including Japanese and Belarusian holidays, which can affect the visit and document timetable. For an urgent matter involving a Japanese national, use the published emergency line rather than assuming email is an emergency channel. We could not confidently match Google review metrics to the Embassy’s exact listing, so this guide relies on the official procedures, contacts and calendar.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Belarus
Pr. Pobediteley 23/1, 8th floor, Minsk 220004, Belarus
Japan’s Consular Section in Belarus operates within the Minsk Embassy and handles Japanese-national documents, registrations and Japanese visa applications. Official information is organized by procedure and gives separate hours for general consular services, visa submission and collection.
Japan’s Consular Section in Belarus operates within the Minsk Embassy and handles Japanese-national documents, registrations and Japanese visa applications. Official information is organized by procedure and gives separate hours for general consular servi
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Consular department and procedures ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current address, department contact, general hours, visa submission and collection hours.
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Embassy contact, opening times and 2026 holidays ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official 2026 contact details, emergency phone, email, department hours, visa windows and closure calendar.
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Consular services index ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Passport, certificates, family and nationality filings, residence report, Tabi-Reg and overseas voting.
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Visa application appointment and document submission ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current application by prior appointment, phone booking, personal/delegated submission and fee terms.
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Visa types and required documents ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current visa categories, document pages, appointment phones and consular contact.
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Passport service overview ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official passport links and required-document guidance in the consular index.
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Consular department and procedures ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current address, department contact, general hours, visa submission and collection hours.
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Embassy contact, opening times and 2026 holidays ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official 2026 contact details, emergency phone, email, department hours, visa windows and closure calendar.
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Consular services index ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Passport, certificates, family and nationality filings, residence report, Tabi-Reg and overseas voting.
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Visa application appointment and document submission ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current application by prior appointment, phone booking, personal/delegated submission and fee terms.
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Visa types and required documents ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current visa categories, document pages, appointment phones and consular contact.
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Passport service overview ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Belarus · Accessed October 19, 2026
Official passport links and required-document guidance in the consular index.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Belarus ↗
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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 Belarus ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.