Official Holidays

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Dossier: Vivre et travailler au Japon (PDF, Number of pages 34, 903.2 kB, French)

Other languages

Dossier: Leben und Arbeiten in Japan
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare in Giappone

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan will be closed on the following official holidays:

2021
01.01.2021	Friday	New Year's Day
23.02.2021	Tuesday	The Emperor's Birthday
02.04.2021	Friday	Good Friday
05.04.2021	Monday	Easter Monday
29.04.2021	Thursday	Showa Day
03.05.2021	Monday	Constitution Memorial Day
04.05.2021	Tuesday	Greenery Day
05.05.2021	Wednesday	Children's Day
24.05.2021	Monday	Whit Monday
23.07.2021	Friday	Health and Sports Day
24.12.2021	Friday	Christmas Day Eve (1/2 day)
31.12.2021	Friday	New Year's Eve (1/2 day)