Japanese consular representation in the Northern Territory
Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
Find current contact details, location information, opening hours and consular information for the Consulate-General of Japan in Darwin.
Contact information
Contact the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
Use the current official details below to contact Japan’s honorary consular representation in the Northern Territory.
Before visiting: this is an honorary consular post. Contact the Consulate-General before travelling to confirm visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter can be handled in Darwin.
Location
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin?
The Consulate-General of Japan is located on Level 20 of the Charles Darwin Centre at 19 Smith Street in central Darwin.
Check before travelling: contact the office first to confirm that your required service is available locally and to check current visitor arrangements.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
The Consulate-General of Japan in Darwin provides local honorary consular representation for Japan in the Northern Territory.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate-General of Japan. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General rather than a career Consul-General.
James Paspaley has served as Honorary Consul-General of Japan in Darwin since December 2012. The honorary post supports Japan’s presence in the Northern Territory and contributes to the longstanding relationship between Japan and northern Australia.
For professional consular services, the Northern Territory also falls within the official jurisdiction of the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
As an honorary consular post, the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin provides local representation and assistance but does not necessarily offer the full range of services available from a professional Japanese Consulate-General.
Local consular assistance
Japanese citizens in the Northern Territory can contact the Darwin office for local consular guidance and assistance with eligible matters.
Consular guidance
The Honorary Consulate-General can help direct residents and travellers to the appropriate Japanese diplomatic or professional consular office when a procedure cannot be completed locally.
Japan–Northern Territory relations
The honorary post supports Japan’s local representation and contributes to cultural, community and broader relations between Japan and the Northern Territory.
Professional consular services: do not assume that passports, visas, certificates or other formal applications can be completed at the honorary office in Darwin. Contact the office before visiting. The professional Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney has official jurisdiction that includes the Northern Territory.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
DFAT currently lists the office’s business hours as 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The official information reviewed does not publish a separate general appointment policy for visitors to the Darwin honorary office.
Contact the Consulate-General before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements, whether an appointment is required and whether the office can assist with your particular matter.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
DFAT lists the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General of Japan in Darwin as the Northern Territory.
There is an important distinction between the local honorary post and Japan’s professional consular network. DFAT also lists the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney as having professional consular jurisdiction over New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Australian External Territories.
Residents of the Northern Territory should therefore contact the Darwin office for local assistance but check with Japan’s professional consular network when they require passports, visas or other formal consular procedures.
Professional consular district: the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney is the professional Japanese consular mission whose DFAT-listed jurisdiction includes the Northern Territory.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Japanese Consulate General
Because the Darwin office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General, confirm that your particular matter can be handled locally before travelling.
Contact the office first
Confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required before going to the Charles Darwin Centre.
Check the service
Ask whether your particular matter can be handled by the honorary office or must be referred to a professional Japanese consular mission.
Prepare your information
Have your identification and relevant documents available when contacting the office so that you can be directed to the correct procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate General in Darwin
Is there a Japanese Consulate General in Darwin?
Yes. DFAT officially lists the Consulate-General of Japan in Darwin. The office is headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin?
The office is located at Charles Darwin Centre, Level 20, 19 Smith Street, Darwin, NT 0800, Australia.
How can I contact the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin?
DFAT currently lists telephone +61 8 8982 5435.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact the office before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Who is the Japanese Honorary Consul-General in Darwin?
Mr James Paspaley is the Honorary Consul-General of Japan in Darwin and has held the position since December 2012.
Which area does the Japanese Consulate General in Darwin cover?
DFAT lists the honorary Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as the Northern Territory.
Is the Darwin office an honorary consulate?
It is an honorary post headed by an Honorary Consul-General, although DFAT officially designates the mission itself as the Consulate-General of Japan.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in Darwin?
The official information reviewed does not confirm that the honorary office provides full passport application services. Contact the Darwin office first. Professional Japanese consular services for the Northern Territory are available through Japan’s wider consular network.
Can I apply for a Japanese visa in Darwin?
Do not assume that visa applications can be lodged with the honorary office. Contact the Consulate-General before visiting and check the current Japanese visa procedure for Northern Territory residents.
Which professional Japanese Consulate-General covers the Northern Territory?
DFAT lists the professional Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney as having jurisdiction over New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Australian External Territories.