Guidance

Japan: Knowledge Base profile

This document contains information about Japan to help His Majesty’s Passport Office staff process passport applications.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 19 July 2024
• Last updated: 31 October 2024 — See all updates

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Japan: Knowledge Base profile

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This document includes information about:

• names
• nationality
• legitimacy and parental responsibility
• adoption
• surrogacy
• gender recognition
• civil partnerships and marriage
• documents from Japan

Published 19 July 2024
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2024

   Updated to clarify how names are shown in Japan.

2. 19 July 2024

   First published.