Japanese consular representation in Canada
Japanese Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary provides passport, certificate, visa and other consular services across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Contact details
Contact the Japanese Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Takehiko Wajima and is located on 10th Avenue SW in Calgary.
517–10th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A8
Canada
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Appointments: Many consular services require an online appointment, including passport applications, certificate applications, family-register and nationality matters and most visa applications.
Consulate location
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in Calgary?
The Consulate General is located on 10th Avenue SW in central Calgary.
The current official address is Suite 950, 517–10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A8, Canada.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary is a career consular mission of Japan in Canada.
The mission is headed by Consul General Takehiko Wajima.
Its jurisdiction covers a large area of central and northern Canada, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
In addition to consular services, the mission supports economic relations, public diplomacy, cultural exchange, education and the JET Programme within its region.
Available services
Consular Services
The Calgary Consulate General provides a broad range of services for Japanese citizens and eligible foreign applicants.
Japanese passports
Japanese citizens can apply for eligible passport services through the Consulate General.
Residence certificates
The Consulate issues eligible certificates confirming a Japanese citizen’s residence abroad.
Signature certificates
Eligible Japanese citizens can apply for official signature certificates through the Consular Section.
Police certificates
The Consulate handles eligible Japanese police-certificate applications and associated fingerprint procedures.
Civil-status certificates
Birth, marriage, divorce and other personal-status certificates are available in eligible cases.
Family-register matters
The Consulate handles eligible notifications involving births, deaths, marriages and other Japanese family-register procedures.
Nationality matters
Eligible Japanese nationality procedures, including nationality-choice matters, can be handled through the Consular Section.
Visas for Japan
Foreign nationals who require a visa can apply through the Calgary Consulate General according to Japan’s current visa rules.
Overseas voter registration
Eligible Japanese citizens can apply for overseas voter registration during normal business hours.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
Japan uses an online appointment system for many consular services at the Calgary Consulate General.
Appointment required
Appointments are required for passport applications and collection, certificate applications, family-register and nationality matters and most visa applications.
No appointment required
Selected services, including overseas voter registration, some certificate collections, police-certificate collections and certain visa collections, can currently be completed without an appointment.
Online booking
Appointments must generally be booked online through the Consulate General’s official reservation system.
Visa hours: Visa applications requiring an appointment are generally accepted on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in Calgary
The Calgary Consulate General serves five provinces and territories in central and northern Canada.
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Honorary representation: Japan also maintains Honorary Consuls General in Winnipeg, Regina and Edmonton. These honorary posts provide selected local assistance but do not handle passport or certificate services for Japanese citizens.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current appointment and documentation requirements for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Book online where required
Most formal consular applications require a confirmed appointment through the official online booking system.
Prepare all documents
Passport, visa, certificate and family-register procedures each have specific forms and supporting-document requirements.
Confirm your jurisdiction
Calgary serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Emergency assistance: Japan states that emergency consular assistance remains available outside normal opening hours for incidents requiring urgent help.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate General Calgary FAQ
Is there a Japanese Consulate General in Calgary?
Yes. Japan maintains an active career Consulate General in Calgary.
Who is the Japanese Consul General in Calgary?
Takehiko Wajima is currently listed by the Consulate General and the Government of Alberta as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is Suite 950, 517–10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A8, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The Consulate General can be reached at +1 403 294 0782.
What are the consular counter hours?
The current official counter hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an online appointment, including passport applications, certificate applications, family-register and nationality matters and most visa applications.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in Calgary?
Yes. Eligible Japanese citizens can apply for passport services through the Calgary Consulate General.
Can I apply for a visa for Japan in Calgary?
Yes. The Consulate General handles eligible visa applications for residents of its jurisdiction. Japan eVISA is also available for eligible single-entry tourism applications.
Which areas does the Calgary Consulate General serve?
Its jurisdiction covers Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Do the Japanese Honorary Consuls in Winnipeg, Regina and Edmonton issue passports?
No. Japan states that its honorary consular posts in these cities do not handle passport or certificate services for Japanese citizens.
Official information
Sources
Official Japanese and Alberta government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, address, opening hours, jurisdiction and services.