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Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, France

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Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, France, located at 132, Boulevard Michelet. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    132, Boulevard Michelet
    13008 Marseille
    France

  • Telephone

    +33 4 9116 8181

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Marseille: 11:16 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 132, Boulevard Michelet, the consulate is near key landmarks like Notre-Dame de la Garde and Abbaye Saint-Victor. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, France

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Respect for the Aged Day: September 21 Flag of Japan

Visa Requirements

If you hold a French 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

KITAGAWA Hiroshi, Consul General

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Passport Services

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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.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in France

Besides Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, France, Japan also has 7 representations in the following cities of France:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in France

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

France in Japan

France has 10 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Notre-Dame de la Garde (2.85 km away)

    Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13006 Marseille, France

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  • Abbaye Saint-Victor (3.66 km away)

    3 Rue de l'Abbaye, 13007 Marseille, France

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  • La Canebière (3.69 km away)

    La Canebière, 13001 Marseille, France

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  • Corniche Kennedy (3.74 km away)

    Corniche Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 13007 Marseille, France

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  • MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations) (4.27 km away)

    1 Espl. J4, 13002 Marseille, France

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  • Château d'If (5.90 km away)

    1 Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, France

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