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🇬🇧 United Kingdom to Japan: visa and entry requirements 🇯🇵

Visa-freeOrdinary passport

Visa-free · Visa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision.

Current statusVisa-free
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayVisa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for United Kingdom ordinary passport holders traveling to Japan: Visa-free · Visa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision..

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FAQ

Common questions about United Kingdom to Japan

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Japan?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as Visa-free · Visa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Japan without a visa?

The current tourism policy is modeled as visa-free: Visa-free · Visa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision..

How long can I stay in Japan?

Visa-free · Visa-free Temporary Visitor landing permission: initially 90 days; an extension up to a total of 6 months requires a separate application in Japan · A full British citizen passport holder may enter Japan without a visa as a Temporary Visitor. The initial period granted on landing is 90 days. Under the bilateral arrangement, a British citizen who wishes to remain beyond 90 days may apply to a Regional Immigration Bureau before the initial permission expires for an extension up to a total of 6 months; that longer period is not automatic. Remunerative activity is not permitted and final landing permission remains an immigration decision.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.