For Japanese residents and travellers in the Krakow area, the Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Krakow is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Grabowskiego 5/3, 31-126 Krakow, Poland |
| r.skowron@iea.com.pl | |
| Head of Mission | Krzysztof Ingarden, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
The Polish Foreign Ministry gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Grabowskiego 5/3, 31-126 Krakow.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Krakow do?
Japan is represented in Krakow by an honorary consul general. The honorary consul general listed by the Polish Foreign Ministry is Krzysztof Ingarden. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, e-mail r.skowron@iea.com.pl to check that someone is available.
Krakow lies in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Distance to the Japanese Embassy in Warsaw: about 250 km.
Polish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days), according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Polish); check it before booking.
Which Japanese office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Japanese Embassy in Warsaw.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December); the Japanese national day (23 February) usually means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Japan’s offices in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Japan
- Krakow – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Krakow
Where do I renew my Japanese passport if I live near Krakow?
Japanese passports are issued through the Japanese Embassy in Warsaw, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Krakow honorary office of Japan?
By e-mail to r.skowron@iea.com.pl.
Who is the Japanese honorary consul general in Krakow?
Krzysztof Ingarden, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Japan?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of consular posts in Poland (15 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Japan (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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