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U.S. Citizen Services

Important Notice

U.S. Consulate Fukuoka will have reduced staffing from Monday, May 8th through Tuesday, May 23rd.

During this time, appointment slots for routine consular services (notarial services, passport services, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad application acceptance) will be limited. We encourage applicants seeking routine or emergency consular services to address inquiries to the U.S. Consulate General in Osaka or the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.

U.S. citizens requiring immediate emergency consular assistance can call (092) 751-9331.

U.S. Economic Impact Payment Checks

The Economic Impact Payment program is administered by the IRS. The U.S. Embassy cannot verify eligibility or advise customers on what to do with the checks.

Important Notice

U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe will have reduced staffing on Friday, April 21.  During this time, consular operations (including visa interviews, passport interviews, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad application acceptance) will be suspended.  U.S. citizens requiring emergency consular assistance can call 06-6315-5900.  We will be fully re-opened on Monday April 24th.