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Embassy of Japan in Chișinău, Moldova

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Embassy of Japan in Chișinău, Moldova, located at National Business Centre 5F, 73/1, Stefan cel Mare Blvd.. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    National Business Centre 5F, 73/1, Stefan cel Mare Blvd.
    Chișinău MD-2001
    Moldova

  • Telephone

    +373 22 23 3380

  • Fax

    +373 22 23 3390

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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: August 27 Flag of Moldova
  • Romanian Language Day: August 31 Flag of Moldova

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Chișinău, Moldova:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Moldovan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA 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

TAKEUCHI Kazuyuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates provide passport services for citizens overseas, including applications, renewals, and replacements. To learn more about Japanese passports and the application process, see the Japan Passports page.

Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

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