Sapporo Immigration Bureau Guide
The Sapporo Immigration Bureau has jurisdiction over all of 北海道(Hokkaido).
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Useful Information Before Your Visit
The Sapporo Immigration Bureau is the regional immigration bureau covering all of Hokkaido. The main office is located within the Sapporo No. 3 Joint Government Building at Odori-Nishi 12-chome in Chuo-ku, Sapporo. Branch offices are established throughout Hokkaido in Hakodate, Asahikawa, Kushiro, Wakkanai, and Chitose-Tomakomai.
Directions (to the Main Office)
- Sapporo City Subway Tozai Line: Get off at Nishi-11-chome Station (西11丁目駅), then about 5 minutes on foot from Exit 4
- JR Sapporo Station: About 15 minutes on foot from the south exit. Walk south toward Odori Park, then head west
- Sapporo City Bus: Get off at the Odori-Nishi 11-chome bus stop, then about 3 minutes on foot
- Car: About 20 minutes from Sapporo-Kita IC on the Sapporo Expressway. Paid parking lots are available near the building
Tips for Visiting
- Office hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (closed on weekends and public holidays)
- Peak hours: Mondays, the day after public holidays, and morning hours are particularly crowded
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking lot for the building; you will need to use nearby paid parking lots. The subway is the most convenient option
- Online application: If visiting the bureau is difficult, you can use the “Residence Application Online System.” For details, see Status of Residence Application Process Guide
Jurisdiction Area Characteristics
Hokkaido has an extremely large area, so 5 branch offices are established throughout the prefecture. In addition to the Sapporo main office, you can apply at offices in Hakodate (southern Hokkaido), Asahikawa (northern Hokkaido), Kushiro (eastern Hokkaido), and Wakkanai (northernmost area). The Chitose-Tomakomai Branch at New Chitose Airport can also handle applications. Regardless of where you live in Hokkaido, you can use the nearest office.
Main Office
- Address: 〒060-0042 札幌市中央区大通西12丁目 (Sapporo-shi, Chuo-ku, Odori-Nishi 12-chome) 札幌第3合同庁舎 (Sapporo No. 3 Joint Government Building)
- Phone: 011-261-7502
- Jurisdiction: 北海道(Hokkaido)
- Office hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Branch Offices
| Branch Office | Address | Phone | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 函館出張所(Hakodate Branch) | 〒040-0061 北海道函館市海岸町24-4 函館港湾合同庁舎 (Hakodate Port Joint Government Building) | 0138-41-6922 | 北海道(Hokkaido) |
| 旭川出張所(Asahikawa Branch) | 〒078-8391 北海道旭川市宮前1条3-3-15 旭川合同庁舎 (Asahikawa Joint Government Building) | 0166-38-6755 | 北海道(Hokkaido) |
| 釧路港出張所(Kushiro Port Branch) | 〒085-0022 北海道釧路市南浜町5-9 釧路港湾合同庁舎 (Kushiro Port Joint Government Building) | 0154-22-2430 | 北海道(Hokkaido) |
| 稚内港出張所(Wakkanai Port Branch) | 〒097-0023 北海道稚内市開運2-2-1 稚内港湾合同庁舎 (Wakkanai Port Joint Government Building) | 0162-23-3269 | 北海道(Hokkaido) |
| 千歳苫小牧出張所(Chitose-Tomakomai Branch) | 〒066-0012 北海道千歳市美々 新千歳空港 (New Chitose Airport) | 0123-24-6439 | 北海道(Hokkaido) |
Notes
- Regardless of where you live within 北海道(Hokkaido), you can apply at whichever office above is nearest to you.
- Office hours for all offices are weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (closed on weekends and public holidays).
- Addresses and phone numbers are subject to change. Please verify the latest information before visiting.
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