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Consulate General of Japan in León, Mexico

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Consulate General of Japan in León, Mexico, located at Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1717, Piso 9, Col. Los Gavilanes. View address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1717, Piso 9, Col. Los Gavilanes
    37270 León Guanajuato
    Mexico

  • Telephone

    +52 477 343 4800

  • Office Hours

    Monday 9:15 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:15 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Wednesday 9:15 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Thursday 9:15 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Friday 9:15 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, Querétaro, Jalisco, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Independence Day: September 16 Flag of Mexico
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 21 Flag of Japan

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Mexican passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Takero Aoyama, Consul General

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Mexico

Besides Consulate General of Japan in León, Mexico, Japan also has 3 representations in the following cities of Mexico:


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