The Consulate of Japan in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an official consular post of Japan in Spain, serving Japanese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Triana 120, 3º Cnt. Izda, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 244 012 |
| conjapan@md.mofa.go.jp | |
| Head of Mission | Shinji Yamada, Consul |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate is at C/ Triana 120, 3º Cnt. Izda, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Japanese consulate
Japan runs this consulate for its citizens in this part of Spain. The office is headed by Consul Shinji Yamada (in office since April 2024). It is one of 2 career consular offices of Japan in Spain. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,735 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- 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
What Japanese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Japanese government information:
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?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Japan. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the Japanese national day, 23 February. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Japanese citizens should contact the consulate on +34 928 244 012. 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
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of Japan in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
What is the address of the Japanese consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
At C/ Triana 120, 3º Cnt. Izda, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What is the phone number of the Japanese consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
+34 928 244 012.
Who heads the Japanese consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Shinji Yamada, Consul, 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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