Visiting Japan

Spouse or child of a Japanese national visa

[Documentation]
Spouse of a Japanese national visa

Application with Certificate of Eligibility

For the purpose of a long-term stay, it is recommended that your sponsor in Japan start by applying to the nearest   Immigration Services Agency to have a Certificate of Eligibility issued.
 

1. Valid passport
2. Irish Residence Permit  (non-EEA nationals only)
3. One visa application form [sample], completed and signed
4. One passport-sized photograph approx. 35mm x 45mm
5. Certificate of Eligibility

 
Application without Certificate of Eligibility
 

1. Valid passport 
2. Irish Residence Permit (non-EEA nationals only)
3. One visa application form [sample], completed and signed
4. One passport-sized photograph approx. 35mm x 45mm
5. One official copy of the Japanese spouse’s Family Register （戸籍謄本）showing the marriage registration
6. Original of applicant’s marriage certificate
7. If the Japanese spouse is living in Japan, an official copy of the Japanese spouse’s Certificate of Residence （住民票）
8. Certificate of employment of applicant's or Japanese spouse's
9. Certificate of income of applicant's or Japanese spouse's
10. Letter of guarantee (Japanese or English) from the Japanese spouse (in case that a Japanese spouse is not residing in Japan, a letter of guarantee from someone in Japan, preferably a Japanese relative)

 
Child of a Japanese national visa

Application with Certificate of Eligibility

For the purpose of a long-term stay, it is recommended that your sponsor in Japan start by applying to the nearest Immigration Services Agency to have a Certificate of Eligibility issued.
 

1. Valid passport
2. Irish Residence Permit  (non-EEA nationals only)
3. One  visa application form [ sample], completed and signed
4. One passport-sized photograph approx. 35mm x 45mm
5. Certificate of Eligibility

 
Application without Certificate of Eligibility
 

1. Valid passport
2. Irish Residence Permit  (non-EEA nationals only)
3. One visa application form [sample], completed and signed
4. One passport-sized photograph approx. 35mm x 45mm
5. One official copy of the Japanese parent’s Family Register （戸籍謄本）
6. Original of applicant’s birth certificate
7. Certificate of employment of applicant's or Japanese parent's
8. Certificate of income of applicant's or Japanese parent's
9. Letter of guarantee ( Japanese or  English) from the Japanese parent or someone in Japan, preferably a Japanese relative

In some cases, additional supporting documents may be required.
Note1: Certificates of Eligibility expire 3 months after the date of issue.
Note2: It normally takes 5 working days to issue a visa.
 
*Within 14 days of moving into an address in Japan, the spouse or child of a Japanese national visa holder (with the exception of 15 days and 3 months visa holders) must apply for Resident Registration at a local government office near to where he/she is living.