Canadian representation in Japan
Canadian Consulate in Osaka
Contact details, appointment hours and limited consular and notarial services for the Canadian Consulate in Osaka, Japan.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Osaka
The Canadian Consulate in Osaka is located on the fourth floor of the Osaka Castle Hotel.
1-1 Tenmabashikyomachi
Chuo-ku
Osaka 540-0032
Japan
Appointments are mandatory: The office opens by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact the Consulate before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Osaka?
The Consulate is located on the fourth floor of the Osaka Castle Hotel at 1-1 Tenmabashikyomachi in Chuo-ku.
About the consulate
About the Canadian Consulate in Osaka
The Canadian Consulate in Osaka 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 Osaka honorary consular post is separate from Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service office in Osaka, which focuses on trade and investment services.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Osaka
The Osaka office provides a limited range of local consular services.
Consular assistance
Canadians visiting or living in Japan can contact the Osaka office for selected local consular assistance and guidance.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment, including declarations, witnessing signatures and certified true copies.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Limited-service post: Passport and citizenship services are not provided at the Osaka Consulate. These services are handled by the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Osaka
Tuesday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Thursday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Closed: The office is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Walk-in clients cannot be accommodated.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Osaka
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, affirmations and similar documents may be witnessed or authenticated.
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 osaka@international.gc.ca before visiting.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services for Osaka
Passport and citizenship services are not provided by the Canadian Consulate in Osaka.
Passport services
For Canadian passport applications, renewals and lost, stolen or damaged passports, contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo and follow the current Government of Canada instructions.
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 Osaka. 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 Osaka
Book in advance
Appointments are mandatory. Contact the Consulate before travelling to the Osaka Castle Hotel.
Check your service
The office provides 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 Osaka FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Osaka?
Yes. Canada maintains a consular post headed by an Honorary Consul on the fourth floor of the Osaka Castle Hotel.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Osaka an honorary post?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially describes the office as a Consulate headed by an Honorary Consul in Osaka.
What is the telephone number?
The published local telephone number is 06-6949-1605. From outside Japan, use +81 6 6949 1605.
What is the email address?
The published email address is osaka@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Osaka open?
The office opens by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Osaka?
No. Passport services are not provided at the Osaka Consulate. Contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo for passport services.
Does the Osaka 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 statutory declarations, witnessing signatures and certified true copies.
Is the Canadian Consulate the same as the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service office in Osaka?
No. Canada maintains a separate Trade Commissioner Service office in Osaka for trade and investment services. The honorary consular post provides limited services to Canadians.