Japanese consular representation in Eastern Canada
Japanese Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal provides passport, certificate, visa and other consular services for residents of Quebec and Canada’s Atlantic provinces.
Contact details
Contact the Japanese Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Akihiko Uchikawa and is located at Place Ville Marie in downtown Montreal.
Suite 3333
Montreal, QC H3B 3N2
Canada
Opening hours vary by service: Passport, certificate, family-register and visa counters follow different schedules. Check the relevant service section before visiting.
Consulate location
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in Montreal?
The Consulate General is located on the 33rd floor of 1 Place Ville Marie in downtown Montreal.
The current official address is 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3333, Montreal, QC H3B 3N2, Canada.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal is a career consular mission of Japan in Canada.
The mission is headed by Consul General Akihiko Uchikawa.
Its consular district covers Quebec and the Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
In addition to consular services, the mission supports economic relations, cultural exchange, public diplomacy and educational links between Japan and Eastern Canada.
Available services
Consular Services
The Montreal Consulate General provides a range of services for Japanese citizens and eligible foreign applicants.
Japanese passports
Japanese citizens can apply for eligible passport renewals and new passports through the Consular Affairs Section.
Police certificates
Eligible applicants can apply for Japanese police certificates. Police certificate applications require an appointment.
Residence and other certificates
The Consulate issues eligible consular certificates for Japanese citizens residing within its district.
Family-register matters
The Consulate receives eligible notifications relating to births, marriages, divorces, deaths and other Japanese family-register matters.
Nationality matters
Eligible Japanese nationality procedures and notifications can be handled through the Consular Affairs Section.
Visas for Japan
Eligible foreign nationals residing within the Montreal jurisdiction can apply for Japanese visas under the current application procedures.
Japan eVISA
Eligible applicants can use Japan’s eVISA system for qualifying short-term travel instead of submitting a paper application in person.
Consular assistance
Japanese citizens can contact the Consulate General for assistance in eligible consular emergencies and other situations abroad.
Overseas resident procedures
The Consular Affairs Section also handles eligible overseas residence, registration and related administrative matters for Japanese citizens.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments and Visiting
Appointment requirements and counter hours depend on the service required.
Passport and certificate applications
Applications and family-register declarations, other than visas, are currently accepted Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Document collection
Non-visa documents can currently be collected Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visa applications
Visa applications and collections are currently accepted Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Police certificates: Police certificate applications are by appointment only.
Visa appointments: In-person visa applications currently do not require an appointment, except where the Consulate’s instructions for a particular case state otherwise.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in Montreal
The Montreal Consulate General serves Quebec and the four Atlantic provinces listed below.
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Visa applicants: The Consulate General currently accepts visa applications only from eligible residents of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current requirements and counter hours for your particular service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Check the service hours
Passport, certificate and visa counters operate on different schedules during the day.
Prepare all required documents
Passport, visa, family-register, police-certificate and nationality procedures each have their own supporting-document requirements.
Confirm your jurisdiction
Montreal serves Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Emergency assistance: In genuine emergencies outside business hours, the Consulate General instructs callers to use its main telephone number at +1 514 866 3429.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate General Montreal FAQ
Is there a Japanese Consulate General in Montreal?
Yes. Japan maintains an active career Consulate General at 1 Place Ville Marie in Montreal.
Who is the Japanese Consul General in Montreal?
Akihiko Uchikawa is currently listed by the Government of Quebec as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3333, Montreal, QC H3B 3N2, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The Consulate General can be reached at +1 514 866 3429.
What is the consular email address?
The current official consular email is consul@mt.mofa.go.jp.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in Montreal?
Yes. Eligible Japanese citizens can apply for passport services through the Consular Affairs Section.
Can I apply for a visa for Japan in Montreal?
Yes. Eligible residents of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador can apply for Japanese visas through the Montreal Consulate General.
Do visa applications require an appointment?
The Consulate currently accepts regular in-person visa applications without an appointment, except where specific instructions state otherwise.
Do police certificate applications require an appointment?
Yes. Japan currently states that police certificate applications at the Montreal Consulate General are by appointment only.
Which areas does the Montreal Consulate General serve?
Its jurisdiction covers Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Official information
Sources
Official Japanese and Quebec government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, address, opening hours, jurisdiction and consular services.