About Us

2020/11/26

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

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, quarantine)

DIRECTIONS TO THE CONSULATE IN SEATTLE

We are located on the 10^th floor of One Convention Place Building.
If you are traveling on I-5 Southbound, take Exit 165B onto Union St., and turn right onto 7^th 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 6^th Ave. and go straight for 3 blocks. Take a right onto Pike St., and right again onto 7^th 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 6^th Ave, and go straight for 5 blocks. Take a right onto Pike St, and right again onto 7^th Ave. The Building will be on your left.

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OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday

TEMPORARY WINDOW HOURS: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
9:00 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

HOLIDAYS OBSERVED IN 2021 (Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)

January	1	Friday	New Year’s Day
January	18	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February	15	Monday	President's Day
February	23	Tuesday	Emperor's Birthday
April	29	Thursday	Showa Day
May	3	Monday	Constitution Memorial Day
May	31	Monday	Memorial Day
July	5	Monday	Independence Day
August	11	Wednesday	Mountain Day
September	6	Monday	Labor Day
October	11	Monday	Sports Day
November	11	Thursday	Veteran's Day
November	25	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day
November	26	Friday	Native American Heritage Day
December	24	Friday	Christmas Eve
December	29	Wednesday	Year End Holiday
December	30	Thursday	Year End Holiday
December	31	Friday	Year End Holiday