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Travelling to Japan

Deb S — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:59:09 GMT

Not sure how many of you have Japan on your list of potential holiday destinations but if you do,we've produced some new information setting out details of when your criminal record might be a problem. Read more here.

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JASB — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:59:09 GMT

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[b]Viv - 7 Mar 26 2:41 PM[/b]

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[b]Deb S - 21 Sep 16 10:02 AM[/b]

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DON'T SAY ANYTHING LOL FFS it's that simple!

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Hi
I think you say that with frustration but do you really believe the possible consequences are worth it?

RE: Travelling to Japan

JASB — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:02:16 GMT

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[b]UniqueName - 29 Mar 25 11:15 AM[/b]

I know it's been over 5 years but wanted to bump this, has anyone had any actual experience with trying to enter Japan/notify PPU or their intent to travel? As far as I'm aware I don't need permission, just to notify them with over a weeks' notice, so I'm not sure if they're able to do anything, so would love to hear other people's experience.

Japan has always been somewhere I've dreamed about going, and being on an indefinite SHPO I'm not sure when I'll be free of that burden.

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I was informed those with an inside sentence are barred. Taking it to the "limit" due to the japanese culture of "cartoons" I was told by my then PO that they would not allow. Mind you he beleived going to Thailand to see family was a "sexual explotation trip".

Japan and Aus have always been on my "bucket" list but I have to get off the SOR before that challange; but good look and I will watch this post.

UniqueName — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:15:56 GMT

RE: Travelling to Japan

JASB — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:29:29 GMT

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I have booked a flight to Osaka in August for 5 weeks as I have been invited to stay with my best friend. I have a SOR and although I could choose to not declare it, I do not fancy being found out. I am no danger to anyone (I never have been), and hope that on reading my landing card disclosure, that the Japanese immigration allow me in.
Is there any more information updates on this matter ?

I read that Japan does not have access to UK (my country) data bank, but do they have access to Interpol listing?

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If you have been disclosing foreign travel to PPU, then if they have concerns they can issue an Interpol green notice, which the Japanese authorities will see. If they don't issue a notice, then if you don't disclose, they won't know anything about you other than what you tell them and what is in your passport.

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I cancelled my flight last year for this, but as I read that Japan does not have access to the UK Police database, it is only a risk entering if the landing card is completed owning up to the conviction, which would immediately ban any entry. Like to know if anyone has entered without problems

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Unlock have updated their information and advice on travel to Japan. It seems that if you were given more than a year in prison (including suspended sentences) or have been convicted of a drugs offence, you will be refused entry. No mention of any other restrictions, although they do ask about convictions on the landing card.

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Hi late reply.
Do you agree with my reading of the article that if your stay is less than 90 days you can get entry?

Do I need a visa to travel to Japan?

If you are a British citizen or British national, you will be able to enter Japan as a visitor for up to 90 days without a visa. You will need to provide evidence that you have a return or onward ticket.With a criminal record, you can still travel without a visa for up to 90 days[/quote]

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Well, the government's advice says you may need to provide evidence of a return or onward ticket. It also mentions doubts about eligibility to enter Japan if you have a criminal record or have even been arrested. As always, there is no routine sharing of criminal record information between the UK and Japan.

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I have literally just called the Japanese embassy in London to check if I would be allowed entry.
Though trip under 90 days so do not need a visa I would have to complete the boarding /entry card which asks about convictions and prison sentence over a year.
Taking we are all willing to comply so; in my case, say yes, I would be refused entry.
On thoughts of my saying NO, I'm assuming I would not get approval by the PPU as they would know /check the above rule.
That's another country off my list.

RE: Travelling to Japan

AB2014 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:21 GMT

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Hi late reply.
Do you agree with my reading of the article that if your stay is less than 90 days you can get entry?

Do I need a visa to travel to Japan?

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JASB — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:44:33 GMT

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[b]Deb S - 21 Sep 16 10:02 AM[/b]

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Hi late reply.
Do you agree with my reading of the article that if your stay is less than 90 days you can get entry?

Do I need a visa to travel to Japan?

RE: Travelling to Japan

AB2014 — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:45:37 GMT

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Harry53 — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:07:37 GMT

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AB2014 — Tue, 01 May 2018 14:00:22 GMT

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Harry53 — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:21:43 GMT

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