Visiting Japan
2022/10/13
Visa Information
Visa exemption arrangements for short time stays will be resumed from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022. Please refer to the following page for more details.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
For remaining border measures applying to every passenger entering Japan, please refer to the following page for more details.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
For remaining border measures applying to every passenger entering Japan, please refer to the following page for more details.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html
2. Visa Procedures
For Irish passport holders for short-term stay
For the current restrictions, please see the following pages:
Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
In normal circumstances, Irish passport holders are NOT required to obtain a visa if they wish to enter Japan for the purposes of travel described below for a period of 6 months or less. (Note 1, 2)
Sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, recreation, convalescence, attending a conference, participation in unpaid lectures, meetings, amateur athletic meetings or other contests, short business trips (e.g. market surveys, business talks, after sales service for machinery imported into Japan)
This category excludes profit-making operations and paid activities.
Note1: Even if you are the subject of a visa exemption arrangement, permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities. We advise that you take supporting documents with you for immigration inspection at the airport, such as a return flight ticket, details of host organisation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Note 2: For nationals of Ireland, the maximum period of stay given on arrival will be 90 days. If you wish to extend your period of stay for a further 90 days, you must go to the nearest immigration bureau to apply for an extension of your period of stay.
For the current restrictions, please see the following pages:
Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
In normal circumstances, Irish passport holders are NOT required to obtain a visa if they wish to enter Japan for the purposes of travel described below for a period of 6 months or less. (Note 1, 2)
Sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, recreation, convalescence, attending a conference, participation in unpaid lectures, meetings, amateur athletic meetings or other contests, short business trips (e.g. market surveys, business talks, after sales service for machinery imported into Japan)
This category excludes profit-making operations and paid activities.
Note1: Even if you are the subject of a visa exemption arrangement, permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities. We advise that you take supporting documents with you for immigration inspection at the airport, such as a return flight ticket, details of host organisation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Note 2: For nationals of Ireland, the maximum period of stay given on arrival will be 90 days. If you wish to extend your period of stay for a further 90 days, you must go to the nearest immigration bureau to apply for an extension of your period of stay.