Japan Consular Office Porto Alegre

About the Consular Office of Japan in Porto Alegre

The consul is Naoki Sasahara, according to Consulate General of Japan Curitiba – Consular Office in Porto Alegre, 1 April 2026 (Internet Archive copy of the official page). According to the same source, its consular district covers the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Visa applications are accepted Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00. Japan also has a consulate in Belém, a consulate general in Curitiba, a consulate general in Manaus, a consulate general in Recife, a consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, a consulate general in São Paulo, an honorary consulate in Belo Horizonte, an honorary consulate in Campo Grande and an honorary consulate in Salvador in Brazil.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Japanese sources:

Japanese passport (new or renewal, abroad)

• Passport application form, filled in and signed (the embassy or consulate can provide it)
• One photo taken within the last six months, 35 × 45 mm
• Your current or expired passport
• Koseki Tohon (family register certificate) issued within six months – needed for a new passport, an expired passport or after a change of name or registered domicile
• Proof of your residence status and address in Brazil (e.g. residence card)
• Collection in person; applicants under 18 receive a 5-year passport with a parent’s consent

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – passport application procedure and required documents, Embassy of Japan – Japanese passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Other consulates in Porto Alegre

24 other countries are represented in Porto Alegre, among them: Argentina (consulate general), Austria (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Chile (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Paraguay (consulate general), Philippines (honorary), Poland (honorary), Portugal (consulate), Spain (consulate general), Switzerland (honorary), United Kingdom (honorary), United States (consulate general), Uruguay (consulate general). The full list of all 25 missions is on the overview page for Brazil.

Closing days

National public holidays in Brazil are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Tiradentes Day (21 April), Labour Day (1 May), Independence Day (7 September), Our Lady of Aparecida (12 October), All Souls’ Day (2 November), the Proclamation of the Republic (15 November), Black Consciousness Day (20 November) and Christmas Day; they are not moved when they fall on a weekend. Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Ash Wednesday morning and Corpus Christi are optional days (ponto facultativo) rather than public holidays, and each state and municipality also has its own holidays. The office may also close on public holidays of Japan.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Japanese citizens can call +55 51 3334-1299, the number given by Consulate General of Japan Curitiba – Consular Office in Porto Alegre, 1 April 2026 (Internet Archive copy of the official page). In Brazil, dial 190 or 911 for the police, 192 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).

Diplomatic missions of Japan in Brazil

Japan in Brazil

• Brasília – Embassy of Japan in Brazil
• Belém – Consulate
• Curitiba – Consulate General
• Manaus – Consulate General
• Porto Alegre – Consular Office (this page)
• Recife – Consulate General
• Rio de Janeiro – Consulate General
• São Paulo – Consulate General
• Belo Horizonte – Honorary Consulate
• Campo Grande – Honorary Consulate
• Salvador – Honorary Consulate