Ireland to Japan visa requirements

Irish ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for eligible short-term stays in Japan. Landing permission is normally 90 days, and Irish nationals may apply before expiry to extend the stay up to 6 months under the bilateral visa-exemption arrangement. Irish ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for short-term stays in Japan for tourism, visiting relatives or friends, recreation, conference attendance, unpaid meetings, amateur sports or contests, and short business activities such as market surveys, business talks, and after-sales service. Paid work, profit-making operations, long-term study, journalism, public entertainment for remuneration, and stays longer than 6 months require the correct visa before travel. Japan normally grants 90 days on landing for visa-exempt visitors, and Ireland is one of the note 8 countries whose nationals may stay up to 6 months under the bilateral arrangement if they apply to the Ministry of Justice / Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before the initial 90-day permission expires. The official extension fee is now JPY 6,000 when granted. Visit Japan Web is a free official service for immigration and customs procedures and Japan Customs recommends electronic customs declarations through it, but it is not a visa. Japan eVISA is for eligible visa-required travellers; Irish short-term visitors who are exempt from a short-term visa do not need Japan eVISA or any current JESTA-style pre-travel authorization as of 2026-06-21. Immigration authorities still decide entry at the border, so carry a return or onward ticket, host or accommodation details, and evidence of sufficient funds if asked. Irish passports should be valid for the duration of stay in Japan; passport cards cannot be used.