Japan visa
Expert assistance with your Japan visa application, from document preparation to submission.
For people living in the UK whose passport needs a visa for Japan. British citizens usually don’t; see who needs one below.
Japan visa assistance · Tourist eVISA · UK based support
Application support
Checked against official sources · Rules can change
Visa type
Tourist eVISA
Typical processing
About 5 working days*
Appointment
Not usually
Flyinbird support
From £120
Application overview
Processing times and appointment availability can vary.
Service packages
Every package is handled by the same expert team. Pick the amount of help that suits you.
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Applying from the UK
Who needs one, what it costs and how long it takes. Checked against official sources on 1 Oct 2026.
There’s usually no appointment: you apply online. The Embassy can ask you to attend an interview.
Usually about 5 working days once your application is complete. Apply a few weeks before you travel in case more documents are asked for.
Always check the official pages before you apply. They take priority over this guide.
Visa types
Choose your travel purpose to see the relevant visa information.
Tourist · Japan
An overview only. Your consultant confirms what applies to your trip.
Answer 3 quick questions and we’ll help you understand which category fits your trip.
Why Flyinbird
From documents to appointments, our team helps you understand each stage of the application.
Understand the documents relevant to your application.
Review your application before submission.
Support through the appointment process.
Stay informed throughout the process.
Your Japan visa journey
Every application follows a similar route. We move through it with you, so you always know what’s done, what’s next and what we need from you.
Step 01
Share your destination, dates and travel purpose.
Step 02
Receive the documents relevant to your application.
Step 03
Complete the online application and gather your documents.
Step 04
Our team reviews the application and documents before it’s lodged.
Step 05
The application is lodged and the fee paid.
Step 06
Follow the application through to the decision.
Document checklist
The official checklist from the Japan authorities or their application centre always takes priority. This list shows what’s commonly asked for; your consultant adds what applies to you.
Get my personalised checklist8 documents
Processing
The online application completed and details checked for consistency.
Your documents organised, checked and uploaded with the application.
The application lodged online and the fee paid.
How we help
This visa is applied for entirely online, so there is normally no appointment or visa centre visit. We help you lodge a complete, consistent application first time.
Flyinbird doesn’t control processing times or visa decisions. The authorities may request further information, or occasionally an interview.
Speak to an expertBefore you apply
Most application problems are avoidable. These are the ones we see most often, and how we help you steer clear of them.
A single missing document can delay an application or raise questions about it.
We check your file against the official checklist before you submit.
Dates that don’t line up across bookings, insurance and the form are easy to miss.
We cross check dates across every document.
Names, addresses or employment details that differ from one document to the next.
We review your details for consistency, line by line.
A form on its own doesn’t always explain your circumstances or purpose of travel.
We help you identify evidence that supports your trip.
A disorganised file is harder to assess, however strong the application behind it.
We help you present everything clearly and in order.
Good to know
Still have a question? Our team can talk through your trip and your circumstances.
Speak to an expertBritish citizen passport holders usually do not need a visa for a short holiday. Other British passport categories and travel documents can have different rules. If you live in the UK with another nationality, check that passport’s requirements rather than assuming the British exemption applies.
Eligible UK residents with ordinary passports can use JAPAN eVISA for a short tourism trip when they need a visa. You must meet the current residence and application conditions. People who already qualify for visa-free tourism normally do not need this application.
The current JAPAN eVISA route is for tourism, not every temporary visit. For a business trip or a visit primarily to relatives or friends, check the embassy or consulate application route that matches your purpose.
Prepare your passport, proof of UK residence and the documents requested for your itinerary, accommodation and finances. The application may also need employment or student evidence. Use the checklist for your exact visa route and the Japanese office responsible for your UK address.
The usual examination period is about five working days after a valid application is accepted, but extra documents, an interview or further checks can make it longer. Leave additional time for the relevant submission and payment steps. Do not treat the five-day figure as guaranteed.
The normal eVISA process is online, including receiving the electronic visa. The Japanese office can still request an interview or more documents. A consular application for another visa purpose may have a different submission process.
No. You need to display the live Visa issuance notice using the prescribed method with an internet connection. A screenshot, PDF or printed copy is not accepted as a substitute. Check that you can open the notice on your device before travelling.
Japan normally does not accept a new application for the same purpose within six months of a refusal. Limited exceptions may be considered, so ask the responsible embassy or consulate before applying again. Do not simply resubmit the same file.
The current Japan page lists £120 per traveller for assistance. The official visa fee is separate and can depend on nationality or exemptions. Ask for the confirmed total and payment terms before you proceed.
The current tourism eVISA is single-entry. If you plan to leave Japan and return during the same holiday, check the appropriate route before applying. The visa’s validity period does not turn it into a multiple-entry document.
Japan visa
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