Japanese consulates in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania belongs to New York rather than to Washington, despite Philadelphia being closer to the embassy than to Park Avenue.

Which Japanese consulate covers Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is covered by Consulate-General of Japan in New York, and that is the office that handles passports, visas, certificates and family register entries for anyone living here.

Consulate-General of Japan in New York

Distance from each city in Pennsylvania

City Consulate Distance Driving time
Bethlehem Consulate-General of Japan in New York 88 mi 1 h 57 min
Upper Darby Consulate-General of Japan in New York 104 mi 2 h 27 min
Scranton Consulate-General of Japan in New York 123 mi 2 h 39 min
Reading Consulate-General of Japan in New York 127 mi 2 h 50 min
Lancaster Consulate-General of Japan in New York 165 mi 3 h 24 min
Harrisburg Consulate-General of Japan in New York 174 mi 3 h 40 min
Pittsburgh Consulate-General of Japan in New York 375 mi 7 h 30 min
Erie Consulate-General of Japan in New York 436 mi 8 h 18 min

These are road distances, measured point to point. A real trip takes more.

Of the 8 places listed for Pennsylvania, the closest to its consulate is Bethlehem at 88 miles and the furthest is Erie at 436. The average across the state is around 199 miles each way.

What you can settle without going

  • You can have the Certificate of Eligibility applied for in Japan by your sponsor.
  • You can check the office hours: most consular counters close at midday.
  • You can check whether you need a visa at all, because most U.S. passport holders do not for stays under 90 days.

    • A single visit can often cover several services, so ask what else you can bring while you are there.

    This page is informational. We are not a consulate and cannot act on your behalf. Confirm dates, fees and hours with the office before you travel.
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