Long-stay / residence for British citizens travelling to Japan
Stays beyond landing permission need extensions or long-term visas such as permanent residence routes.
For a full British citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Long-term residents and permanent residents. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | Extension or visa-defined. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | Extension and long-stay visa fees are on the Embassy of Japan visa fees page (opens in a new tab) or charged in Japan for extensions. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Processing time | Extensions are decided by Regional Immigration Bureaus in Japan; apply before your current permission expires. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | Regional Immigration Bureau in Japan. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
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
- Apply to extend before current permission expires.
- For permanent residence, meet years-of-residence criteria.
- Overstaying risks fines and deportation per GOV.UK.
FAQ
How do I extend beyond 90 days?
GOV.UK describes a further 90-day extension at immigration.
Does permanent residence need a visa first?
You usually hold long-term status before applying for PR.
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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