Tourist / visitor for British 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 British 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. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | 90 days on landing; up to 6 months total with an extension. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | Free. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (opens in a new tab) |
| Processing time | Permission on arrival. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | No application — do not buy a Japan eVISA for an exempt short stay. · Japan MFA: visa exemption (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
- 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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