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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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This guidance provides information on important security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Japan.
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How you import from and export to Japan.
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The Foreign Secretary signed a memorandum with the Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on strengthening the UK and Japan’s people-to-people exchanges.
The visit is the latest in a series of high-level UK-Japan bilateral engagements this year, driving progress on two major treaties
The British Embassy in Japan maintains and develops relations between the UK and Japan.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Japan for healthcare practitioners.
UK signs international Treaty with Japan and Italy for a future combat air programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersonic capability and equipped with cutting-edge technology.
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Japan, and Japanese companies set up and invest in the UK.
Use form Japan-1-DT to apply for relief from UK Income Tax on income paid on or after 1 January 2007.
If you are a company or other concern who is a resident in Japan, claim repayment of UK Income Tax deducted from property income dividends paid by a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) using form Japan-4-DT.
Report on the latest economic developments from the British Embassy in Tokyo.
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