Consulates in Medan

  • 8 missions
  • 7 countries
  • most embassies are in Jakarta

Embassies and consulates in Medan

Medan is home to 8 foreign missions from 7 countries: 5 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. The embassies to Indonesia are in Jakarta, about 1,418 km away.

Public holidays in Medan

Public holidays in Indonesia

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Good Friday

    Friday

The missions in Medan 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.

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Foreign missions in Medan

Medan hosts missions of the United States, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Germany and Poland. Of Indonesia’s neighbours, Malaysia is represented in Medan.

Types of mission in Medan

By type, Medan has 5 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Medan offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Other cities in Indonesia

Besides Medan, towns in Indonesia with foreign missions are Jakarta (101), Denpasar (14), Surabaya (12), Makassar (4), Pekanbaru (2) and Bandung (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Medan?

There are 8 foreign missions on record in Medan: 5 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Medan?

Missions from 7 countries are based in Medan, among them the United States, China, India, Japan and Malaysia.

Is there an embassy in Medan?

No. The embassies to Indonesia are in Jakarta, about 1,418 km away; Medan has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Medan closed?

The missions in Medan close on Indonesia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Hari Raya Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.