The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal is a career consular post of Japan in Montréal, Quebec; it serves Japanese citizens and travellers in its consular district. Japan is represented in Ottawa by the Embassy of Japan in Canada.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Place Ville Marie, 3333, Montréal, Quebec H3B 3N2, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 514 866 3429 |
| Emergency phone | 514-866-3429 |
| Fax | +1 514 395 6000 |
| Website | www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp |
| Consul | Jumpei Ono |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 13:30 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: consular section (certificates, passports, family register), according to the Japanese consulate’s website (October 2026). In emergencies outside opening hours (for example accidents), the consulate can be reached on 514-866-3429. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Location: The consulate general is in the Ville-Marie area of Montréal, Quebec, in the centre of Montréal; the nearest airport is Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 14 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Gare Centrale (REM, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal
The consul is Jumpei Ono, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 4 career consular posts of Japan in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. The same list names 5 honorary consular posts of Japan. According to the Japanese consulate’s website, its consular district covers New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
Which Japanese office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Consulate General, Calgary | Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Saskatchewan |
| Consulate General, Montreal (this office) | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Ontario |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | British Columbia and Yukon |
Sources: Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary – home page (jurisdiction), Consulat général du Japon à Montréal – aire de juridiction, Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto – about us, Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver – about us.
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 Canada (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 general.
Other consulates in Montreal
71 other countries are represented in Montreal, among them: Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (consulate general), Lithuania (honorary), Malta (honorary), Mauritania (honorary), Mexico (consulate general), Monaco (honorary), Mongolia (honorary), Morocco (consulate general), Nepal (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Pakistan (consulate general), Panama (consulate general), Poland (consulate general), Portugal (consulate general), Romania (consulate general), Russia (consulate general), San Marino (honorary), Serbia (honorary), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 72 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
According to the Japanese consulate’s website, the consulate general is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 2 January 2026 – New Year holiday (Japan)
- 11 February 2026 – National Foundation Day (Japan)
- 23 February 2026 – Emperor’s Birthday (Japan)
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
- 18 May 2026 – National Patriots’ Day
- 24 June 2026 – Fête nationale du Québec
- 1 July 2026 – Canada Day
- 11 August 2026 – Mountain Day (Japan)
- 7 September 2026 – Labour Day
- 30 September 2026 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- 12 October 2026 – Thanksgiving / Sports Day (Japan)
- 11 November 2026 – Remembrance Day
- 23 November 2026 – Labour Thanksgiving Day (Japan)
- 24 December 2026 – Christmas Eve
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (observed)
- 29 December 2026 – Government holiday
- 30 December 2026 – Government holiday
- 31 December 2026 – New Year’s Eve / government holiday
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Japanese citizens can call 514-866-3429, the number given by the Japanese consulate’s website. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Japan can contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Japan in Canada
Japan in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Montreal, the nearest other Japanese office is the Embassy in Ottawa (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Montreal.
- Ottawa (170 km) – Embassy of Japan in Canada
- Calgary – Consulate General (Alberta)
- Montreal – Consulate General (this page)
- Toronto (500 km) – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (British Columbia)
- Edmonton – Honorary Consulate General (Alberta)
- Halifax (790 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Nova Scotia)
- Regina (2,360 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Saskatchewan)
- Victoria – Honorary Consulate General (British Columbia)
- Winnipeg (1,820 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Manitoba)
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Consulat général du Japon à Montréal – pour nous trouver, heures d’ouverture et jours fériés, Consulat général du Japon à Montréal – aire de juridiction, Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp.
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