Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo
Today · Closed- Address
- 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589
- Phone
- +81 3 5449 8400
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Roger Dubach
Switzerland
Japan
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Japan
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
- 2 honorary consulates
Switzerland is represented in Japan by 4 missions: an embassy in Tokyo, a consulate in Osaka and 2 honorary consulates in Fukuoka and Higashikawa. Japanese citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Switzerland’s 4 missions in Japan
Map: Switzerland’s 4 missions in Japan
Swiss Embassy in Tokyo
The Swiss embassy is in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, at 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589. The head of mission on record is Roger Dubach. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss consulates in Japan
- Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka
Swissnex in Japan, Umeda Shimmichi Bldg. 1F, 1-1-5, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003
Switzerland also has a consulate in Osaka; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Swiss honorary consulates in Japan
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Fukuoka
Unit 102 Dai 2 Residence Muromi, 5-7-5 Muromi, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 814-0015
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Higashikawa
c/o Hotel Yukomanso, Yukomambetsu, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 071-1472
Switzerland has 2 honorary consulates in Japan, in Fukuoka and Higashikawa; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Switzerland visa for Japanese citizens
JapanSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Japan
SwitzerlandJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Switzerland
Japanese citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Japan’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of Japan in Switzerland (3)
In return, Japan has 3 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in Japan
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 4 of them are in Japan.
Travel to Japan for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Japan, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in Japan are closed
Swiss missions in Japan close 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in Japan?
The Swiss embassy is in Tokyo, at 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589.
Does Switzerland have consulates in Japan?
Yes, Switzerland has a consulate in Osaka. Switzerland also has 2 honorary consulates in Fukuoka and Higashikawa.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Japan have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, Japan has its embassy in Bern, along with 2 other missions in Switzerland.