Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle

Japan’s Seattle Consulate-General occupies the tenth floor of a downtown building and requires an appointment for all counter services. It is at 701 Pike Street, Suite 1000; the main number is +1 206-682-9107, with separate email contacts for passports, visas, education and culture. Entry includes security screening, so bring identification and leave prohibited items behind.

Its district includes Washington, Montana and Idaho north of Idaho County. Southern Idaho is handled by the Consular Office in Portland; Alaska by Anchorage. This division matters for passport renewals and visa applications: residence determines the correct office, not whichever city is easiest to reach. The Embassy’s April 2026 directory is the latest reference, as an older Seattle page still lists Alaska.

Japanese nationals can ask about passports, certificates, civil-status and nationality matters, overseas residence registration, voting and consular assistance. For passports, use the published consular contact and review the specific procedure before requesting an appointment. Fees are published by Japanese fiscal period; payment instructions vary by procedure for the period beginning July 2026. Do not rely on an old screenshot or bring a fee without checking the current table.

The visa section explains documents, eligibility and contacts for travel to Japan. Some nationalities are exempt for certain short stays; others need advance applications. Travel purpose, length and residence district determine which case applies. The visa email and national hotline differ from the passport channel, a separation that helps route questions without mixing application files.

Beyond the counter, the post supports cultural exchange, education, Japanese Government scholarships and the JET Program. That regional role is useful to students, teachers, companies and groups working with Japan, but information programs are not immigration or legal advice. Consul-General Iyori appears at the official January 2026 reception.

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Services listed by the office

• Japanese passports and travel documents
• Consular certificates and family-register or nationality procedures
• Japan visas and travel enquiries through the dedicated channel
• Overseas residence registration, voting and consular assistance
• Cultural and education programs, Japanese Government scholarships and JET