Help for British nationals
Information & services for British citizens
As a British resident or visitor to Japan, there may be times when you will need to use one of our Consular Services. Follow the links on the side menu for more information.
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Here you will find help and advice including: if you are a victim of a crime, you need to find a laywer, if you are arrested or detained, or seriously ill
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British Embassy, Tokyo
Tel: +(81) (3) 5211 1100
Fax: +(81) (3) 5275 0346
E-mail:
consular.tokyo@fco.gov.uk
Office opening hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri:0900-1300
Tue/Thu:0900-1200; 1400-1600
(please note: appointments required for all documentary and notarial services)
British Consulate-General, Osaka
Epson Osaka Building 19F, 3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0059
Tel: (+81 (6) 6120 5600
Fax: (+81) (6) 6281 1731
E-mail:
consular.osaka@fco.gov.uk
Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00
(please note: appointments required for all documentary and notarial services)