The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Lille links Japan with the local community; it does not replace the Japanese Embassy in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | Maison des Consuls - Mairie du quartier Centre - 31 rue des Fossés, 59000 Lille, France |
| Telephone | +33 6 80 91 75 96 |
| consulat.japon.lille@gmail.com |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Maison des Consuls - Mairie du quartier Centre - 31 rue des Fossés, 59000 Lille.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Lille
This honorary office looks after Japanese interests in Lille. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +33 6 80 91 75 96 and e-mail consulat.japon.lille@gmail.com.
Lille is in the Nord département (Hauts-de-France). If you need a passport or visa, the Japanese consulate general in Strasbourg (406 km) is the closest career post. The embassy in Paris is roughly 202 km away.
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Japanese citizens contact the Japanese Embassy in Paris.
Japanese missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Japan
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Villeurbanne – Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Labège – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Nouméa – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Japan in Lille
Does the Lille honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports. Contact the Japanese Embassy in Paris.
How can I reach the Lille honorary consulate of Japan?
By phone on +33 6 80 91 75 96 or by e-mail to consulat.japon.lille@gmail.com.
Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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