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United Kingdom for Japanese citizens

No visa, but Japanese citizens need the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, which costs £20, before travelling to the United Kingdom. Apply in the official UK ETA app or on GOV.UK. Every traveller needs one, including babies and children, and you can apply for others. It lasts 2 years or until the passport expires. Coming home: Visit Japan Web customs declaration.

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Checked against official sources 3 October 2026

Everything Japanese citizens need

  • Required£20

    UK Electronic Travel Authorisation

    Before you fly. Decisions usually take a day, but allow 3 working days.

    Apply in the official UK ETA app or on GOV.UK. Every traveller needs one, including babies and children, and you can apply for others. It lasts 2 years or until the passport expires.

    Timing, children and what you need Apply for an ETA (GOV.UK)
  • RequiredNone

    Passport

    For your whole stay

    Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay in the UK.

Coming home

Questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

No visa, but Japanese citizens need the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, which costs £20, before travelling to the United Kingdom. Apply in the official UK ETA app or on GOV.UK. Every traveller needs one, including babies and children, and you can apply for others. It lasts 2 years or until the passport expires.

What forms do Japanese citizens need for United Kingdom?

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (£20): Before you fly. Decisions usually take a day, but allow 3 working days.

How much does it cost Japanese citizens to enter the United Kingdom?

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: £20 per person. Everything else is free. You pay each government directly on its official site.

Do children need them too?

Every traveller needs an ETA, including babies and children.

How long does my passport need to be valid?

Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay in the UK.

Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is an independent company, not a government agency. How we check.