About Us
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TEMPORARY WINDOW CLOSURE
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the Seattle area, from March 26 the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle will be offering its services by appointment only.
We are not accepting visa applications at this time except for emergency services for exceptional situations.
※For any questions, please contact us at 206-682-9107 (ext.120). |
NOTICE: SECURITY SCREENINGS
SECURITY SCREENINGS
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In order to ensure the safety of all visitors, the Consulate-General of Japan requires all visitors to pass through a security check. Any items or materials deemed hazardous, such as firearms, knives (including utility and Swiss Army knives), explosives, or any other weapons, are strictly prohibited. In the case of possession of such items, visitors will be required to leave. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
BASIC INFORMATION
| AREA SERVED: | Washington, Northern Idaho (Idaho county & 9 northernmost counties), Montana |
| ADDRESS: | 701 Pike Street, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101 |
| PHONE: | (206) 682-9107 |
| FAX: | (206) 624-9097 |
| Email: | info@se.mofa.go.jp (Main) consul@se.mofa.go.jp (Visa, passport, certificates, etc.) culture@se.mofa.go.jp (Cultural affairs) jet@se.mofa.go.jp (JET program) education@se.mofa.go.jp (Japanese government Scholarships) customs@se.mofa.go.jp (Customs, quarentine) |
DIRECTIONS TO THE CONSULATE IN SEATTLE
We are located on the 10th floor of One Convention Place Building.
If you are traveling on I-5 Southbound, take Exit 165B onto Union St., and turn right onto 7th Ave. The building will be on your right.
If you are traveling on I-5 Northbound, take Exit 165 onto Seneca St., turn right onto 6th Ave. and go straight for 3 blocks. Take a right onto Pike St., and right again onto 7th Ave. The building will be on your left.
If you are traveling on I-90 Westbound, take Exit 2C to merge onto I-5 Northbound. Take the exit for Convention Place / Madison St., and turn left onto Madison St. Turn right onto 6th Ave, and go straight for 5 blocks. Take a right onto Pike St, and right again onto 7th Ave. The Building will be on your left.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday
TEMPORARY WINDOW HOURS: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED IN 2020 (Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
| January | 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| January | 2 | Thursday | New Year’s Holiday |
| January | 3 | Friday | New Year’s Holiday |
| January | 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February | 17 | Monday | Presidents' Day |
| March | 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| May | 4 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| May | 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July | 3 | Friday | Independence Day |
| July | 24 | Friday | Closed |
| August | 10 | Monday | Mountain Day |
| September | 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October | 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November | 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November | 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November | 27 | Friday | Native American Heritage Day |
| December | 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December | 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December | 29 | Tuesday | Year End Holiday |
| December | 30 | Wednesday | Year End Holiday |
| December | 31 | Thursday | Year End Holiday |