Embassy — Japan to United States
Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States
Address
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, D.C., 20008
United States
Contact
- Phone
- (202) 238-6700
- Phone
- Visa:(202) 238-6800
- Website
- www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html ↗
- www.facebook.com/JapanEmbDC/ ↗
- www.instagram.com/japanembassydc/ ↗
- x.com/JapanEmbDC ↗
Office hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 2:00 PM-5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 2:00 PM-5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 2:00 PM-5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 2:00 PM-5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 2:00 PM-5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed: Saturday, Sunday
Consular services
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Authentication of documents
Visa
If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.
- Diplomatic or official visa
- Transit visa
- Tourist visa (within 90 days)
- Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
- Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
- Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
- The study, cultural activities, and related visas
- Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)
Holidays observed
- November 23Labor Thanksgiving Day
- November 26Thanksgiving Day
- December 25Christmas Day
Nearby landmarks
- Dupont Circle 0.80 miles away
A historic district known for its unique roundabout and vibrant cultural scene. - Georgetown Waterfront Park 1.01 miles away
A riverside park offering stunning views of the Potomac River. - The Kennedy Center 1.31 miles away
A performing arts center hosting world-class theater, opera, and music performances. - The White House 1.60 miles away
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. - Thomas Jefferson Memorial 2.54 miles away
A memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. - Lincoln Memorial 1.81 miles away
A national memorial honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 21.67 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 27.48 miles away
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