Do I need a visa for Japan from UK?
Visa & Passports
The good news is that UK passport holders can enter Japan without a tourist visa and stay for up to 90 days. On arrival, you'll need to present a valid passport with at least one blank visa page, and an onward ticket to prove you're not trying to emigrate.
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business "visa free" stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. You cannot work on a 90-day "visa free" entry.
If all your documents are okay and everything is approved, you will receive a certificate of eligibility and you may apply for a visa to Japan. The visa processing time for this ranges between 3-5 days but can take up to 2 months. In total, you should expect to wait a few months for everything.
| Visa types | Visa application fee (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | 16833 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 63294 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 112784 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 140896 |
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Citizens of the following countries will need a Japan tourist visa in order to enter Japan:
- China.
- Russia.
- Philippines.
- Vietnam.
- CIS countries and Georgia.
The time required from visa application to visa issuance is 5 working days from the day following the date of receipt of the application, provided that there is no particular problem with the content of application.
Fees must be paid for the issuance of visas. The fees are about 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa, 6,000 yen for a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, and 700 yen for a transit visa. Fees are collected in the currency of the country (region) in which the Embassy / Consulate General is located.
Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit. Please note that due to the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the visa approval procedure may take longer than usual. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
There are many pros and cons to living in Japan and expats can feel overwhelmed with the list of dos and don'ts. Luckily, Japanese society is very welcoming of foreigners and forgiving should you commit a faux pas.
What is the Duration of a Japan Tourist Visa? A Japan Tourist Visa is issued for a maximum duration of 90 days, usually for a single entry. You can spend up to 15 days in the country once you enter via the Tourist Visa.
Is Japan still closed to foreigners?
Visa-free travel remains suspended. U.S. citizen travelers wishing to visit Japan for short-term purposes must apply for a single-entry eVisa. Potential applicants should review the applicable information and apply online by visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' eVisa website .
Japan has the world's most powerful passport - providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries. Just one country short, Singapore and South Korea are tied in second place, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners, an immigration consultancy.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | Visa not required | 90 days |
| Ecuador | Visa not required | 90 days |
| Egypt | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| El Salvador | Visa not required | 3 months |
Currently ranked in the sixth position alongside Norway and the United States in the list of world's most powerful passports, the UK citizens can, for now, travel to 183 countries, whether visa-free or wish an e-visa or a visa-on-arrival.
- Japan Visa Application Form.
- Your passport.
- Passport-size picture.
- Flight itinerary.
- Daily itinerary.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of financial solvency.
- Letter of invitation.
Flights to Tokyo FAQs
Our flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda (NHD) take approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes.
Fees must be paid for the issuance of visas. The fees are about 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa, 6,000 yen for a double-entry or multiple-entry visa, and 700 yen for a transit visa. Fees are collected in the currency of the country (region) in which the Embassy / Consulate General is located.
- Albania.
- Andorra.
- Antigua and Barbuda.
- Argentina.
- Armenia.
- Austria.
- Bahamas.
- Barbados.
Get close to the cutting edge and the culturally sublime: book flights to Japan. British Airways flies direct to Tokyo. Our partnerships with Finnair, Iberia and Japan Airlines allow you to fly to several Japanese cities with just one stop.
- Contact the Japanese Embassy/Consulate to make an appointment for the submission of the application. ...
- Gather the required documents for a Japan visa (see them below)
- Submit the documents at the Embassy/Consulate or the travel agency.
- Wait for the visa to be processed.
How long does Japan visa approval take?
The time required from visa application to visa issuance is 5 working days from the day following the date of receipt of the application, provided that there is no particular problem with the content of application.
Applying for a Japanese Tourist Visa having less than Php 10,000/day balance may be approved, as evidenced by legit testimonials from some of my friends who traveled Japan recently, to wit: 6D5N Japan Trip with 40,000 bank balance. Stayed in Japan for 8 days, at least 50,000 balance in bank certificate.
Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit. Please note that due to the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the visa approval procedure may take longer than usual. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.