Entry rules
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Japan?
UpdatedSep 28, 2026About the data
No visa needed
Visa-free90 days
United Kingdom passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed for a short visit. You may still be asked for an arrival form, an onward ticket or proof of funds.
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Japan74of 198 passports visa-freeRank 103 among destinationsEvery passport’s ruleUnited Kingdom passport116of 198 destinations visa-freeRank 33 among passportsEvery destination for this passportThe other wayJapan passport holders visiting the United KingdomeTA required180 days
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