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Bring photo ID to vote Check what photo ID you'll need to vote in person in the General Election on 4 July.
FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
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This guide also has safety advice for regions of Japan. Terrorism There is…
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The British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom, issued a statement on the State Visit to the UK by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.
This guidance provides information on important security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Japan.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in Japan
List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Japan.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Japanese encephalitis immunisation information for public health professionals.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Japan for healthcare practitioners.
How you import from and export to Japan.
Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.
Services if you're visiting, studying, working or living in Japan. Includes information about trading with and doing business in the UK and Japan.
Prime Minister's statement on the earthquakes in Japan: 1 January 2024
The Foreign Secretary signed a memorandum with the Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on strengthening the UK and Japan’s people-to-people exchanges.
Read the specifications for 39 Japanese geographical indications proposed for protection under the UK GIs schemes and find out how to object to the proposals.
Businesses have welcomed the news that 37 Geographical Indications (GIs) for UK food and drink will formally gain protection on Thursday
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