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Temporary Visitor Visa is for activities not exceeding 90 days as below: |
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sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, recreation, convalescence, attending a conference, participation in unpaid lectures, meetings, amateur athletic meetings or other contests, short business trips (e.g. market surveys, business talks, after sales service for machinery imported into Japan)
This category excludes profit-making operations and paid activities.
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UK and Irish passport holders are NOT required to obtain a visa if they wish to enter Japan for the purpose of journey described above for a period of 6 months or less. (Note 1, 2)
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Please note that the visa exemption agreement does not apply to holders of British Overseas Citizen, British Subject or British Dependent / Overseas Territories Citizen passports.
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Also, nationals of more than 60 countries and regions wishing to go to Japan for the above mentioned-activities are NOT required to obtain a visa under visa exemption arrangements between Japan and those countries. (Note 1, 2)
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A multiple visa may be issued to frequent travellers who intend to visit Japan for short-term stays such as business activities and cultural activities. Multiple visas can be used as many times as needed within the period of validity. Please contact the visa officer for further information. |
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Even if you are the subject of a visa exemption arrangement, permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities. We advise that you should take supporting documents with you for immigration inspection at the airport such as a return flight ticket, details of host organisation and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
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For nationals of UK (British Citizens), Ireland, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Mexico and Switzerland, the maximum period of stay given on arrival will be 90 days. If you wish to extend your period of stay for a further 90 days, you must go to the nearest immigration office to apply for extension of your period of stay. |
