Japanese Embassy in Antananarivo

Embassy Japan Antananarivo, Madagascar

Today 08:00–12:00, 13:00–16:45

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 June 2022

Japan’s embassy to Madagascar is in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:45 with a midday break.

Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo

Monday 08:00–12:0013:00–16:45 break 12:00–13:00
Tuesday 08:00–12:0013:00–16:45 break 12:00–13:00
Wednesday 08:00–12:0013:00–16:45 break 12:00–13:00
Thursday 08:00–12:0013:00–16:45 break 12:00–13:00
Friday 08:00–12:0013:00–16:45 break 12:00–13:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Madagascar

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in Japan

  • Labour Thanksgiving Day

    Monday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The Japanese embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:45 with a midday break.

Japan visa for Malagasy citizens

MadagascarJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Madagascar

JapanMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar visa for citizens of Japan

Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. Whether the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.

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Japan’s other missions in Madagascar

    The Japanese embassy in Antananarivo is the only mission of Japan in Madagascar on record. Madagascar in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.

    Good to know

    About the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Antananarivo.

    Address and contact

    The record for the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo includes an official website.

    Japanese citizens travelling to Madagascar

    Japanese citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

    When the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo is closed

    The Japanese embassy in Antananarivo closes on Madagascar’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Japan such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

    Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo

    Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo

    Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo there are 3 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Antananarivo?

    The Japanese embassy in Antananarivo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:45 with a midday break.

    Is the Japanese Embassy in Antananarivo open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Antananarivo do not include Saturday.

    When is the Japanese Embassy in Antananarivo closed?

    The Japanese embassy in Antananarivo closes on Madagascar’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Japan.

    Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan?

    Malagasy citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

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