can british citizens go to japan?
Brits can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry, visa-free.
90 days
per entry · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom passport
British citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without applying for a visa in advance.
what you need
- No visa required
- No ETA / advance authorization required
- Passport valid for length of stay
how the days count
- Arrive in Japan on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get British citizens refused at the border.
if you overstay
Same as US: detention, deportation, 5-10 year ban for any overstay. Take it seriously.
questions people ask
Can British citizens go to Japan without a visa?
Yes — British citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
What happens if British citizens overstay in Japan?
Same as US: detention, deportation, 5-10 year ban for any overstay. Take it seriously.
more for british citizens
Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.mofa.go.jp
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