China Holidays, Tours of China and the Far East

Do I need a Visa for Japan for a holiday or business visit?
No. A visa is NOT required for UK or Irish passport holders who wish to enter Japan for a period of six months or less for the following purposes:

• Sightseeing,
• Recreation
• Amateur sports
• Visiting relatives
• Inspection tour
• Participation in unpaid lectures or meetings
• Study, attending a conference, business contact or other similar activities.

Journalists travelling to Japan for a short business trip do not require visas.

On arrival at immigration in Japan, your passport would be stamped for a stay of 90 days. This period of stay may be extended for a further 90 days upon application to an immigration office once inside Japan, but approval is at their discretion.

What do I need to do now?
On entry to Japan a you will need to possess a fixed-date, confirmed return or onward journey ticket, and any supporting documents which can serve as evidence of the purpose of the trip (such as conference details, details of the host organisation etc).

You may be asked to show evidence of sufficient funds for the proposed period of stay in the country.

Click here to download the fact sheet on visas for Japan.