The Consulate General of Japan in Barcelona is an official consular post of Japan in Spain, serving Japanese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Diagonal, 640- 2º D, 08017 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 280 34 33 |
| Fax | +34 93 280 44 96 |
| teresa.prats@bc.mofa.go.jp | |
| Head of Mission | Akiko Shikata, Consul General |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Avda. Diagonal, 640- 2º D in Barcelona.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Japanese consulate general
Japan runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Akiko Shikata heads the office as consul general since March 2024. The Spanish list names 7 consular officials for this post. Japan runs 2 career consular posts in Spain in total. The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 505 km away.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Japanese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
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 Spain (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.
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice lists no specific restrictions for trips to Japan. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays; Japanese celebrations on 23 February (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in Catalonia: the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) (11 September). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Japanese citizens should contact the consulate general on +34 93 280 34 33. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Japan in Spain
Japan in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Japan
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate
Questions and answers – Japan in Barcelona
What is the address of the Japanese consulate general in Barcelona?
At Avda. Diagonal, 640- 2º D, 08017 Barcelona.
What is the phone number of the Japanese consulate general in Barcelona?
+34 93 280 34 33.
Who heads the Japanese consulate general in Barcelona?
Akiko Shikata, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Japan?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Japan. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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