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:

2020
01.01.2020	Wednesday	New Year's Day
02.01.2020	Thursday	Berchtold's Day
24.02.2020	Monday	The Emperor's Birthday (substitute day)
10.04.2020	Friday	Good Friday
13.04.2020	Monday	Easter Monday
29.04.2020	Wednesday	Showa Day
04.05.2020	Monday	Greenery Day
05.05.2020	Tuesday	Children's Day
06.05.2020	Wednesday	Constitution Memorial Day (substitute day)
03.11.2020	Tuesday	Culture Day
23.11.2020	Monday	Labour Thanksgiving Day
24.12.2020	Thursday	Christmas Eve (1/2 day)
25.12.2020	Friday	Christmas Day
31.12.2020	Thursday	New Year's Eve (1/2 day)