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Japan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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To enter Japan, a passport valid for the duration of intended stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Please note that passport validity requirements may change, so it is recommended that your passport should be valid for at least three months.
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors to Japan need to prove that they have sufficient financial resources to support their stay and onward or return tickets to reduce the risk of being refused entry. Also, visitors with a criminal record should contact the nearest Japanese embassy before travelling to make sure that they are allowed to enter Japan.
Nationals of the following countries can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise stated) are: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei (14 days), Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (15 days), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar (30 days), Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand (15 days), Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates (30 days), United Kingdom, and United States of America. Please also see the notes below.
Please note: Nationals of Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Panama, Qatar, Thailand and Serbia: visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards.
Nationals of Barbados, Turkey, and Lesotho: visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) or ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards.
Nationals of the United Arab Emirates: visas are not required only for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate).
Nationals of Hong Kong: visas are not required only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.
Nationals of Macau: visas are not required only for holders of SAR passports issued by the Macao SAR of the People's Republic of China.
If you have a criminal record, please contact the nearest Japanese embassy before your trip.
Transit visa: £4
Single-entry visa: £17
Multiple-entry visa: £35
Fees vary according to one's nationality and the purpose of one's visit. Visas are free of charge for nationals of Australia, Canada, Germany and USA among others.
Single-entry visa: three months validity
Multiple-entry visa: one year to five years validity.
Passengers in transit and not leaving the airport do not require a visa. If you wish to leave the airport during transit and are not a visa-exempt national, you must obtain a transit visa.
If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply to a regional immigration office in Japan.
If travelling as a single parent or non-relative with children, documentary evidence of parental responsibility or guardianship may be required on entry.
Animal quarantine can take several months. You can find detailed information from the Animal Quarantine Service (www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/im_index.html).
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Japan in the USA
Embassy of Japan in the UK
British Embassy in Japan
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