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Apostolic Nunciature in Japan

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In Japan, the Holy See has an apostolic nunciature in Tokyo. No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.

Apostolic Nunciature in Tokyo

Embassy · Tokyo

Address: 7-3 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081
Website: cbcj.catholic.jp

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, at 7-3 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081. Its website is linked on its page.

Holy See visa for Japanese citizens

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Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the Holy See: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Japan’s missions in the Holy See

Japan has no mission in the Holy See on record; Japanese citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

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The Holy See in Japan

Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Japan.

Travel to Japan for citizens of the Holy See

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Japan is closed

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Japan closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Coming of Age Day on Monday 11 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.