Japan Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Japan, your passport must be valid for the length of your stay. You also need a blank page for the visa stamp.
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Japan travel requirements at a glance
Valid for the length of your stay.
You need a blank passport page for your visa stamp.
British visitors can usually get permission on arrival for up to 90 days.
Work, study or longer stays need the correct Japanese permission.
Official source: GOV.UK Japan entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Japan requires your passport to be valid for the length of your stay.
- No additional passport validity period is required for a normal visit.
- You need a blank page for your visa stamp.
- British citizens can usually get a visa on arrival for tourism or business for up to 90 days.
Passport validity for Japan
GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the length of your stay in Japan, with no additional validity period required.
Even so, renew early if you have onward travel or very little margin in case your plans change.
Blank page and entry permission
You need a blank page for your visa stamp. Check this before travelling, especially if you have used many pages for previous trips.
British citizens can usually get permission on arrival for tourism or business for up to 90 days.
Longer stays or work
If you want to work, study or stay longer, you must meet Japanese government entry requirements before travel.
Working in Japan without the correct visa is illegal, even if the work is informal or temporary.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Japan?
No additional period is required for a normal visit. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
Do I need a blank page for Japan?
Yes. GOV.UK says you need a blank page for your visa stamp.
Do UK travellers need a visa for Japan?
British citizens can usually get a visa on arrival for tourism or business for up to 90 days.