Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. Wikipedia
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 28 August 2026:
You can get a visa on arrival in Japan for tourism or business for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you travel.
If you need a multiple-entry visa, you must ask the immigration officials when you arrive.
If you want to stay longer, you can apply at your nearest immigration office for an extension for another 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the period of the extension.
For long-term stays or to work or study, you must meet the Japanese government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa you need. It is illegal to work in Japan without the correct visa no matter how informal or temporary the work.
If you overstay your permission to remain in Japan, you risk arrest, detention and a heavy fine.
Passport validity
If you’re visiting Japan, your passport must be valid for the length of your stay. No additional period of validity is required. You need a blank page for your visa stamp.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Japan
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Japan's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Time
- UTC+9
- Tue 22:21 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B · 100 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +81
- Languages
- Japanese
- Capital
- Tokyo
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.