Canadian representation in Japan
Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
Contact details, appointment hours and limited consular and notarial services for the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
The Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka is located at the offices of Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.
1-82 Watanabe-dori 2-chome
Chuo-ku
Fukuoka 810-8720
Japan
Appointments are mandatory: The office opens by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact the Consulate by email in advance.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka?
The Consulate is located at 1-82 Watanabe-dori 2-chome in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka.
About the consulate
About the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
The Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides limited consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Japan.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in Japan is the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
The Fukuoka office does not handle Canadian immigration, permanent residence, visa applications or questions about entry requirements for Canada.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
The Fukuoka office provides a limited range of local consular services.
Consular assistance
Canadians visiting or living in Japan can contact the Fukuoka office for selected local consular assistance.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment, including certain declarations, signatures and certified copies.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Limited-service post: Passport and citizenship services are not provided in Fukuoka. These services are handled by the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
Tuesday
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment only.
Thursday
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., by appointment only.
Closed: The office is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors without an appointment cannot be accommodated.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Fukuoka
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Oaths and declarations
The Consulate may administer an oath or receive an eligible statutory declaration or affirmation.
Witnessing signatures
Eligible signatures on affidavits, declarations and similar documents may be witnessed by the Consulate.
Certified copies
The Consulate may certify eligible copies of documents as true copies of the originals.
Appointment required: Walk-in clients cannot be accommodated for notarial services. Email info@canadian-consulate-fukuoka.jp before visiting.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services for Fukuoka
Passport and citizenship services are not provided by the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka.
Passport services
For Canadian passport applications, renewals and replacement passports, follow the current instructions from the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Citizenship services
For proof of Canadian citizenship and other citizenship matters, use the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo or the current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Do not send passport or citizenship applications to Fukuoka. The Government of Canada expressly states that these services are not provided at this office.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka
Book in advance
Appointments are mandatory. Email the Consulate before travelling to the office.
Check your service
The office provides only limited consular and notarial services. Passport and citizenship applications cannot be handled locally.
Use Tokyo when required
The Embassy of Canada in Tokyo provides the full range of Canadian passport, citizenship and other consular services in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Fukuoka?
Yes. Canada maintains a consular post headed by an Honorary Consul at 1-82 Watanabe-dori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka an honorary post?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially describes the office as a Consulate headed by an Honorary Consul in Fukuoka.
What is the email address?
The published email address is info@canadian-consulate-fukuoka.jp.
What is the telephone number?
The current Government of Canada listings do not publish a telephone number for the Fukuoka office.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Fukuoka open?
The office is open by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Fukuoka?
No. Passport services are not provided at the Fukuoka Consulate. Contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo for passport services.
Does the Fukuoka Consulate provide citizenship services?
No. Citizenship services are not provided at this office. These services are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certain declarations, signature witnessing and certified true copies.
Can the Fukuoka Consulate answer Canadian visa or immigration questions?
No. The office does not handle immigration, permanent residence, visa applications or Canadian entry requirements. These enquiries should be directed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.