Do I need a visa for Japan from UK 2023?

Japan tourist visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom for a stay up to 90 days.



As of March 2026, British Citizens holding a full UK passport do not need a visa for short-term visits to Japan (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or visiting friends/family. This "Visa Waiver" agreement remained in place following the post-pandemic reopening and continues to be the standard. However, while a visa is not required, travelers must still comply with entry requirements such as having a valid onward or return ticket and a passport that is valid for the duration of their stay. In 2026, Japan has fully integrated the "Visit Japan Web" system, which allows you to pre-fill your Immigration and Customs declarations online to generate a QR code for faster entry. While the specific "2023" rules you asked about were the first to see the removal of all COVID-related entry restrictions, the current 2026 landscape is even more streamlined, focusing on digital "e-Gates" and biometrics for eligible "Visa Exempt" nationals like those from the United Kingdom.

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Visit Japan Web's QR Codes
You are also required to have your own individual QR code. This can be acquired through Visit Japan Web's website. This will basically fast track you through various procedures such as quarantine, immigration, and customs declaration.

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