Your Japan trip starts with knowing your route.
Whether you need a visa for Japan depends entirely on your passport, not on where you live and getting that wrong is the single most common mistake we see. We confirm your route first, then handle the application, the appointment where one’s needed, and the paperwork behind it, start to finish.
Expert visa support: choose your service package.
Our specialised visa services are built around flexibility: pick the level of support that matches your needs, from appointment booking alone to full end-to-end assistance.
Japan End to End Visa Assistance
Everything handled, from confirming your route to visa collection.
Government fees follow a reciprocity principle and vary sharply by nationality from roughly £4 to £154 depending on your passport and entry type and are paid separately at the visa centre.
Know your route before you book flights.
Japan’s visa rules run on your passport, not your address. British, EU, US, Canadian and South African citizens can currently visit visa-free for up to 90 days but a great many other nationalities living in the UK need a full visa in advance, and the fee and process differ sharply between them. Getting this wrong in either direction is expensive: paying for a visa you don’t need, or discovering at check-in that you did.
We check your passport against the current exemption list at the free consultation stage, before any fee changes hands. If you’re visa-free, we tell you and you keep the £99–£299 in your pocket.
Living in the UK, holding a UK visa or even holding indefinite leave to remain doesn’t change your Japan visa requirement that follows your passport. Your UK status is still part of the application if you do need a visa, evidencing your lawful basis for applying from London rather than your home country.
Japan’s visa fee follows a reciprocity principle, so two applicants travelling on the same flight can pay very different government fees depending on their passport. We confirm the exact current figure for you rather than quoting a single number that’s wrong for most readers.
Visa-exemption rules and fee reciprocity change; we confirm the current position for your passport before you pay us anything.
London to Japan every step through the recognised channels.
Where a visa is required, the application is submitted in person at the Japanese consular section or an authorised visa application centre currently serving London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Your form and supporting documents are prepared with you beforehand, so the appointment itself is short and free of surprises.
Flight time London → Tokyo: about 12 hours. Time you’ll spend on your visa paperwork with us: about 20 minutes.
- London · Edinburgh · ManchesterApplication prepared and your appointment attended
- Japanese Consular Section, UKApplication assessed and the visa issued
- Passport collectionTracked to the decision we tell you exactly when it is ready
- Tokyo · Osaka · KyotoYour Japan arrival. We’re still one message away.
Submit your documents once we handle the rest.
To complete your Japan visa application online, you need a set of required documents. Our experts ensure accuracy to avoid delays or rejections.
Start your Japan visa journey today.
Our simplified process ensures your apply-for-a-visa online experience is smooth and stress-free. Keep scrolling the plane leads the way.
We check your passport against the current visa-exemption list first if you’re already visa-free for up to 90 days, we tell you plainly rather than selling you a service you don’t need.
Send us your documents once. We review everything for accuracy and completeness, and tell you exactly what is missing rather than sending you back and forth.
We complete your visa application form, prepare your itinerary and supporting documents, and check your UK residence proof matches what the embassy expects from a non-British applicant.
Your application is submitted at the Japanese consular section or visa application centre serving London, Edinburgh or Manchester whichever suits you. We brief you fully beforehand.
We track your application status and tell you exactly when your passport and visa are ready for collection or return.
Start your Japan visa journey today.
Our simplified process ensures your apply-for-a-visa online experience is smooth and stress-free.
We check your passport against the current visa-exemption list first if you’re already visa-free for up to 90 days, we tell you plainly rather than selling you a service you don’t need.
Send us your documents once. We review everything for accuracy and completeness, and tell you exactly what is missing rather than sending you back and forth.
We complete your visa application form, prepare your itinerary and supporting documents, and check your UK residence proof matches what the embassy expects from a non-British applicant.
Your application is submitted at the Japanese consular section or visa application centre serving London, Edinburgh or Manchester whichever suits you. We brief you fully beforehand.
We track your application status and tell you exactly when your passport and visa are ready for collection or return.
Best time to visit Japan.
Spring
Cherry blossom season, and Japan’s single most popular window to visit. Sakura typically peaks in Tokyo and Kyoto through late March and early April, days are mild, and the whole country feels dressed up for it. Book flights and hotels months ahead this is also when domestic travel peaks.
Summer
Hot and humid nationwide, with a rainy season through June into early July. What it buys you is festival season fireworks displays and matsuri fill the calendar and the clearest window for the northern island of Hokkaido, which stays cooler than the rest of the country.
Autumn
Many travellers’ favourite alongside spring. Autumn foliage peaks through Kyoto and the northern regions in November, the summer humidity has broken, and the crowds thin out compared to cherry blossom season. Comfortable temperatures for walking cities and temple grounds alike.
Winter
Cold and often snowy in the north and along the Sea of Japan coast exactly the conditions that make Hokkaido and the Japanese Alps a serious ski destination. Tokyo and Kyoto stay largely dry and crisp rather than bitter, and this is the quietest, best-value season to see the major cities without the crowds.
Cherry blossom season (late March–early April) and autumn foliage (November) are Japan’s two busiest windows book flights, hotels and your appointment well ahead if you’re travelling in either. Apply at least 3–4 weeks before your intended travel date: processing takes at least 5 working days once accepted, but allow time for document preparation and appointment availability.
The advantage of professional Japan visa services.
| Feature | When other visa agents do | Schengen Visa Consultancy |
|---|---|---|
| Do you even need a visa? | Easy to assume the wrong answer either way | ✓ Checked against the current exemption list before anything is sold |
| Application form accuracy | Self-navigated, easy to make formatting or detail errors | ✓ Completed and reviewed by visa specialists |
| Document requirements | Self-researched, easy to miss nationality-specific rules | ✓ A tailored checklist for your exact situation |
| Appointment booking | Booked independently, with limited slot visibility | ✓ Booked and managed on your behalf |
| If the consular section requests more information | You respond alone, against the clock | ✓ We manage correspondence with the visa centre on your behalf |
| Time investment | Many hours researching and preparing | ✓ Minimal send your documents once, we do the rest |
Things people always ask.
Do I need a visa to visit Japan?
It depends entirely on your passport. British, EU, US, Canadian and South African citizens can currently travel to Japan visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Several other nationalities do need a visa in advance, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Vietnamese passport holders and that applies regardless of how long you’ve lived in the UK. We check your passport against the current list before anything else.
I live in the UK but I’m not a British citizen which rules apply to me?
The visa requirement follows your passport, not your UK residence. If your nationality needs a visa for Japan, your UK residence permit or eVisa doesn’t change that but it is part of the application, since it evidences your lawful basis for applying from the UK rather than your home country.
How long does a Japan visa take to process?
Typical processing is at least 5 working days once a complete application has been accepted, though additional checks can extend this. Our own side takes 5–10 working days to have your form, itinerary and full document pack accurate and submission-ready.
Where can I apply for a Japan visa in the UK?
At the consular section or an authorised visa application centre currently serving London, Edinburgh and Manchester. We book the appointment that suits you and confirm exactly what to bring.
What does a Japan visa cost?
Government fees follow a reciprocity principle and vary sharply by nationality for example, Indian passport holders currently pay around £4 for either a single or multiple-entry visa, while several other nationalities pay roughly £77 for single entry and £154 for multiple entry. Our service fee is fixed at £99, paid separately from the government fee.
Can my family apply together?
Yes family and group applications are handled together, with a single case manager, a coordinated appointment and one consolidated fee.
What happens if my application is incomplete or incorrect?
Incomplete applications and inconsistent supporting documents are a leading cause of delay. This is exactly what our document review and preparation service is designed to prevent every figure and date checked against the documents behind it before submission.