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Japanese passport at the Los Angeles consulate

Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles

350 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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In person at the embassy or consulate that covers your state, or online renewal through the MOFA passport app for people registered on ORR-Net. Mail applications are not accepted. The passport must always be collected in person.

Step by step

  1. Check which embassy or consulate covers your state.
  2. To renew online: register on ORR-Net, install the MOFA passport application app, upload your documents, photo and signature, and send your family register (koseki) copy in person or by tracked mail.
  3. To apply in person: download the application form from the MOFA website, fill it in in black ink, and take it with your documents to the consular section (some consulates require an appointment).
  4. Wait for the approval or pick-up notice. Issuance takes about 3 weeks or more.
  5. Collect the passport in person within 6 months, bringing your current passport, proof of US status and the fee.

Official passport page of the Los Angeles consulate

The passport window works by appointment only.

Japanese passport fees in the US

Amounts published by the Embassy of Japan in Washington (cash, applications from July 1, 2026). Consulates set the USD amount by exchange rate, so it may differ slightly.

ServiceFee
10-year passport (age 18 and over), applications from July 1, 2026$62
5-year passport (under 18), applications from July 1, 2026$32

Source: us.emb-japan.go.jp. A missing amount means the fee was not published, not that the service is free.

Documents to bring

  • Passport application form (version effective March 27, 2023)
  • Family register copy (Koseki Tohon) issued within the last 6 months, or an electronic koseki pass, when required
  • One photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Current Japanese passport, even if expired
  • Proof of lawful status in the US (green card, visa or I-20); dual citizens bring a US birth certificate
  • Proof of residence in the consular district
  • Minors: parent or guardian signature; under 16, both parents' passports or ID cards

Processing time

At least 3 weeks.

Checked against official sources on November 3, 2026.

More about the Los Angeles consulate

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This office lists 2 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

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Questions

Can I renew my Japanese passport at the Los Angeles consulate?

Only if you live in its consular district: Arizona and California (only part of California). If you live elsewhere, apply at the Japanese office for your state.

How much does a Japanese passport cost in Los Angeles?

10-year passport (age 18 and over), applications from July 1, 2026: $62. Amounts published by the Embassy of Japan in Washington (cash, applications from July 1, 2026). Consulates set the USD amount by exchange rate, so it may differ slightly.

Do I need an appointment for a passport at the Los Angeles consulate?

Follow the booking instructions on the official page for passport services.

Sources (official websites, checked on November 3, 2026):

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