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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

In Indonesia, Japan has an embassy in Jakarta, 3 consulates general in Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar and a consulate in Makassar. Indonesian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Japan, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 15 days.

Map: Japan’s 5 missions in Indonesia

Map: Japan’s 5 missions in Indonesia

Japanese Embassy in Jakarta

Japan has its embassy in Jakarta, the capital; the address on record is Jalan Mohammad Husni Thamrin, Jakarta. Its website is linked on its page.

Japanese consulates in Indonesia

Japan also has 3 consulates general in Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar and a consulate in Makassar; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Japan visa for Indonesian citizens

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Japan visa requirements for citizens of Indonesia

  • Work, study and other long-term visas
  • 1 required document

checked 22 October 2026

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Indonesian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Japan, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 15 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Japan, not at the Japanese embassy.

Indonesia’s missions in Japan

Missions of Indonesia in Japan (2)

In return, Indonesia has 2 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Indonesia

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 5 of them are in Indonesia.

Travel to Indonesia for Japanese citizens

Japanese citizens receive their visa for Indonesia at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Indonesia, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in Indonesia are closed

Japanese missions in Indonesia close on Indonesia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Hari Raya Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Tahun Baru Masehi) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday (Wafat Isa Almasih) on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in Indonesia?

The Japanese embassy is in Jakarta, at Jalan Mohammad Husni Thamrin, Jakarta.

Does Japan have consulates in Indonesia?

Yes, Japan has 3 consulates general in Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar and a consulate in Makassar.

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Before flying to Japan, Indonesian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 15 days are allowed.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Japanese citizens receive their visa for Indonesia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Does Indonesia have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, Indonesia has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 1 other mission in Japan.