Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Japan Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 İstanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 317 46 00
- Website
- istanbul.tr.emb-japan.go.jp
- Fax
- +90 212 317 46 04
Head of mission: Ryoji Iwama
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 28 January 2025
Japan’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 İstanbul, while Japan’s embassy is in Ankara, about 352 km away. Japan admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:00–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0013:30–16:30 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30 with a midday break.
Japan visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Turkey
JapanTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Japan
Japan admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Canada in IstanbulBüyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Montenegro in IstanbulHarman 1 Sokağı 5, 34394 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Colombia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 3, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Malaysia in IstanbulAli Kaya Sokak 1, 34394 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Israel in IstanbulBüyükdere Cad., Yapı Kredi Plaza, C Blok, 7. Kat, 80620, 4. Levent, Istanbul
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Consulate General of Pakistan in IstanbulMeşeli Sokak No:19, Konaklar Mahallesi, 4. Levent, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul
Japan’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Japan in Ankara
Reşit Galip Caddesi 81, 06680 Ankara
For matters it cannot handle, the Japanese embassy in Ankara (352 km) is responsible. The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul is one of 2 missions of Japan in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in Japan, its embassy being in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Japan in Istanbul. It is headed by Ryoji Iwama, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 İstanbul. The record for the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to Turkey
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The next closures of the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul for public holidays in Turkey are New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional); it may also close for Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul
The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul has 21 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul is at Büyükdere Caddesi 209, 34394 İstanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Japanese consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Japan.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Turkey?
The Japanese embassy is in Ankara, about 352 km from the Japanese consulate general in Istanbul.
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