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Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Malaysia

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Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Malaysia, located at Level 28, Menara BHL, No. 51, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Level 28, Menara BHL, No. 51, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
    10050 Penang
    Malaysia

  • Telephone

    +60 4 226 3030

  • Fax

    +60 4 226 1030

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Penang: 5:20 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    The states of Penang, Perak, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, and Terengganu.

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Malaysia

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.

  • Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day: June 17 Flag of Malaysia
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul): August 25 Flag of Malaysia

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Malaysian 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

Machida Shinya, Consul General

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Notarial and Legalization Services

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Visa Services

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Malaysia

Besides Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Malaysia, Japan also has 2 representations in the following cities of Malaysia:


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This page was last edited on 15 December 2025 at 11:16 PM (EST).

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