The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Bordeaux represents Japanese interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Japanese Embassy in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | Espace consulaire 2, place de la Bourse, 33076 Bordeaux, France |
| Telephone | +33 5 56 79 44 44 |
| consulat.japon-bordeaux@orange.fr |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Espace consulaire 2, place de la Bourse, 33076 Bordeaux.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Japanese honorary consul in Bordeaux
Japan is represented in Bordeaux by an honorary consul. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +33 5 56 79 44 44 and e-mail consulat.japon-bordeaux@orange.fr.
Bordeaux is in the Gironde département (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Full consular services are available at the consulate in Villeurbanne, roughly 437 km from here. Distance to the Japanese Embassy in Paris: about 499 km.
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Japanese Embassy in Paris is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Japanese missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Japan
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Villeurbanne – Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Labège – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Nouméa – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Japan in Bordeaux
Can I get a Japanese passport at the honorary consulate in Bordeaux?
Not here – passport applications go to the Japanese Embassy in Paris.
How can I reach the Bordeaux honorary consulate of Japan?
By phone on +33 5 56 79 44 44 or by e-mail to consulat.japon-bordeaux@orange.fr.
Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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