Japan’s consular service in Norway is centred at the Embassy of Japan in Oslo rather than a network of permanent walk-in counters across the country. Passports, documents, residence registration and assistance to Japanese nationals are handled from the capital, while visas for travel to Japan follow a separate process. Start by identifying whether the matter concerns a Japanese national resident in Norway, an emergency, or a foreign national applying to enter Japan.
Since May 2025, most visits require an advance appointment through the Embassy’s booking portal. Applicants select the procedure and arrive at the assigned time with photo identification for entry. Two procedures are not booked online: police certificates and Working Holiday visa applications must be arranged by email at ryouji@os.mofa.go.jp or by phone at +47 22 01 29 00. The Embassy says an appointment may be cancelled if a visitor misses it without notice, so walk-in access should not be assumed.
The consular counter is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–4:00 p.m., subject to Norwegian and Japanese public holidays. The visitor address is Haakon VIIs gate 9, 0161 Oslo; the postal address is PO Box 4060 AMB, 0244 Oslo. The Embassy points visitors to Nationaltheatret and Slottsparken for public transport. Use the postal address only for correspondence, not as the visitor entrance.
Services include new and renewed passports, travel documents, residence, birth and marriage certificates, signature and driving-licence certificates, police certificates, family-register and nationality notices, overseas residence registration, overseas voting and emergency assistance. The Consular Section also handles Japanese visas. Eligibility depends on nationality and legal residence, and document checklists vary by visa category. Nationals of visa-exempt countries may be able to make a short non-remunerative visit without a visa, but that exemption does not cover every purpose or replace a current immigration check.
Passport timing requires planning beyond the appointment itself. Since centralized printing in Japan began in March 2025, the Embassy reports that many applications take more than four weeks. Online application is available when the applicant meets the conditions, but passports must be collected in person and are not returned by post. Read the procedure-specific checklist, prepare originals and copies, check the holiday calendar and book well ahead. We could not verify a Google Maps rating and review count tied unambiguously to this exact office, so no numerical score is published.
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- Consular certificates — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Overseas voting — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
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- Passports and processing time — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Address, contact and consular opening hours — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Visa applications and eligibility — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Consular certificates — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Overseas voting — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
- Overseas residence registration — Embassy of Japan in Norway.
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Passport timing requires planning beyond the appointment itself. Since centralized printing in Japan began in March 2025, the Embassy reports that many applications take more than four weeks. Online application is available when the applicant meets the conditions, but passports must be collected in person and are not returned by post. Read the procedure-specific checklist, prepare originals and copies, check the holiday calendar and book well ahead. We could not verify a Google Maps rating and review count tied unambiguously to this exact office, so no numerical score is published.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Norway
Embassy of Japan, Haakon VIIs gate 9, 0161 Oslo, Norway
The Embassy of Japan’s Consular Section is the nationwide point of contact for Japanese nationals living in Norway. Its work combines personal and family documents with residence registration, certificates, overseas voting and guidance in urgent situations. Each procedure has its own file, and some certificates are issued only for specific uses in Japan or Norway.
The Embassy of Japan’s Consular Section is the nationwide point of contact for Japanese nationals living in Norway. Its work combines personal and family documents with residence registration, certificates, overseas voting and guidance in urgent situation
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Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Consular appointment system and exceptions ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online booking is required from May 2025; police certificates and Working Holiday visa applications use email or telephone; photo ID is checked at entry.
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Passports and processing time ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online and counter applications; most applications take more than four weeks since centralized printing; collection in person.
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Address, contact and consular opening hours ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Visitor address, phone, email and 2026 opening and closure schedule.
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Visa applications and eligibility ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Appointment, eligible applicants, documents, processing and collection requirements.
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Consular certificates ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence, signature, birth, marriage, police and driving-license certificates.
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Overseas voting ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Registration, voting methods and required voter certificate.
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Overseas residence registration ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence registration requirement for Japanese nationals abroad for at least three months.
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Consular appointment system and exceptions ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online booking is required from May 2025; police certificates and Working Holiday visa applications use email or telephone; photo ID is checked at entry.
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Passports and processing time ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Online and counter applications; most applications take more than four weeks since centralized printing; collection in person.
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Address, contact and consular opening hours ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Visitor address, phone, email and 2026 opening and closure schedule.
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Visa applications and eligibility ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Appointment, eligible applicants, documents, processing and collection requirements.
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Consular certificates ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence, signature, birth, marriage, police and driving-license certificates.
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Overseas voting ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Registration, voting methods and required voter certificate.
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Overseas residence registration ↗
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Embassy of Japan in Norway · Accessed October 19, 2026
Residence registration requirement for Japanese nationals abroad for at least three months.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Norway ↗
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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 Norway ↗
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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 Norway ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.