General Consular Information

Please note that all information given here is of a general nature. Application procedures vary according to nationality and purpose of journey to Japan. It may be that when an applicant applies for a visa, s/he is asked to provide documents which have not been mentioned here.
To avoid confusion, please contact the consular section directly to confirm the application procedure. Please note the Consular Section does not accept enquiry by email at this moment.
Consular Section is open from 8:30-12:30 and 14:00-16:30, Monday to Friday except South African and some Japanese national holidays.
It is advisable to telephone in advance if it is unclear whether the Consular Section will be open or not.
Visa applicants living in the Cape area should apply to the Consular Office of Japan in Cape Town. Please contact them directly to confirm the application procedure.