Tourist / visitor for UK citizens travelling to Japan
British citizens are visa-exempt for short stays: landing permission for 90 days with no pre-travel application.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | British citizen passport holders on holiday visits. |
| Maximum stay | 90 days on landing; up to 6 months total with an extension. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Processing time | Permission on arrival. |
| How to apply | No application — do not buy a Japan eVISA for an exempt short stay. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (opens in a new tab) |
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- Travel on a British citizen passport valid for the stay.
- Receive landing permission at the airport.
- Leave before permission expires or apply to extend.
FAQ
Do I need Japan eVISA?
No for visa-exempt short stays.
Can I get multiple entry?
GOV.UK says you can ask for multiple-entry permission on arrival.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Japan entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: exemption of visa (short-term stay) (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: visa overview (opens in a new tab)
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