Japanese consulate in Arlington, Virginia: no office

Arlington is not one of the eighteen places where Japan keeps a consular office.

This page is about Arlington, Virginia. There is another Arlington in the United States with a different Japanese consular district: Arlington, Texas (served from Consulate-General of Japan in Houston). Check which one you mean before you plan a trip.

Which Japanese consulate covers Arlington, Virginia?

Embassy of Japan handles Arlington. Count on 4 miles and around 10 min each way.

Embassy of Japan

What you can settle without going

  • You can check the office hours: most consular counters close at midday.
  • You can check whether you need a visa at all, because most U.S. passport holders do not for stays under 90 days.
  • You can fill in Visit Japan Web before you fly, which covers immigration and customs.

    • Other places in the same district

  • Alexandria, 9 miles from its consulate
  • Norfolk, 193 miles from its consulate
  • Chesapeake, 208 miles from its consulate

    • Before booking the trip, look at what can be done online: it is more than most people expect.

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