Living in Japan

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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• Get your document legalised

  Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

• Japan travel advice

  FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Japan: lawyers

  List of English-speaking lawyers for British nationals in Japan.

• Japan: medical

  List of English-speaking sources of medical information in Japan.

• Japan: translators and interpreters

  List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Japan.

• Japan: undertakers

  List of English-speaking undertakers for British nationals in Japan.

• Living in Japan

  Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

• Mental health support for British nationals in Japan

  Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Japan, including how the British embassy can help.

• Professional services if you are abroad

  Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

• UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

  Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

• Voting if you move or live abroad

  Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.