British Consulate General in Osaka
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Osaka, Japan
- Address
- 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, 541 - 0059 Osaka
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 September 2024
The British consulate general in Osaka is at 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, 541 - 0059 Osaka; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Tokyo, about 402 km away. Office hours are 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Osaka
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Osaka is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Japanese citizens
JapanUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Japan
United KingdomJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Osaka.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Thailand in OsakaBangkok Bank Building, 4th Floor, 1-9-16 Kyutaro-Machi, Chuo-Ku Osaka 541-0056
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Consulate General of India in Osaka10th Floor, Lucid Square Semba Building, 9-26, Kyutaro-machi, 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Japan
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tokyo
No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 102-8381 Tokyo
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All missions of the United Kingdom in Japan (3)
The British embassy is in Tokyo, about 402 km away. The British consulate general in Osaka is one of 3 missions of the United Kingdom in Japan. Consulates: Hakodate. Japan in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UK-Japan science and technology Joint Committee: joint statement
The 13th Meeting of the United Kingdom - Japan Joint Committee (JCM) on Cooperation in Science and Technology was held in Tokyo on 9 October 2026.
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PM call with Prime Minister Takaichi of Japan: 20 August 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, today.
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New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia
BII and JICA partner to boost investment in Africa and emerging Asia
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Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia…
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Osaka
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Osaka. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, 541 - 0059 Osaka. The record for the British consulate general in Osaka includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Japan
British citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the British consulate general in Osaka is closed
The next closures of the British consulate general in Osaka for public holidays in Japan are Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Osaka
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Osaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Osaka
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Osaka there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Osaka?
The British consulate general in Osaka is at 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, 541 - 0059 Osaka.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Osaka?
The British consulate general in Osaka is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Osaka open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Osaka include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Osaka closed?
The British consulate general in Osaka closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the British embassy in Japan?
The British embassy is in Tokyo, about 402 km from the British consulate general in Osaka.
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