The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Gothenburg is a volunteer-run office that assists Japanese citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm.
Contact Details
| Address | Nedre Fogelbergsgatan 3A, 411 28 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 546 28 83 |
| peter@forssell.net | |
| Head of Mission | Peter Forssell, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Nedre Fogelbergsgatan 3A, 411 28 Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
In Gothenburg, Japanese citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Peter Forssell. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2024. According to the Swedish list, visits are by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +46 70 546 28 83 and e-mail peter@forssell.net.
Gothenburg is in Västra Götaland County. Distance to the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm: about 395 km.
Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for Japan with the Japanese embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for Japan but no visa rules for other countries.
Which Japanese office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on Japan’s national day (23 February). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Japan’s offices in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Japan
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate General
FAQ: the Japanese honorary consul general in Gothenburg
Where do I renew my Japanese passport if I live near Gothenburg?
Passport applications go to the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Japanese honorary consul general in Gothenburg?
By phone on +46 70 546 28 83 or by e-mail to peter@forssell.net.
Who is the Japanese honorary consul general in Gothenburg?
Peter Forssell, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
How long has the Japanese honorary consul general in Gothenburg held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2024, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Japan (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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