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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Japan?

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No visa. Irish passport holders can visit Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for nonremunerative purposes.

Irish citizens may enter Japan without first obtaining a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days. The stay may be extended up to 6 months on application within Japan. A visa is required in advance for remunerative employment, a profession or other occupation, public entertainment, or stays longer than 6 months. Passports must be valid for the duration of the stay; travelers are fingerprinted and photographed on entry.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; Extendable up to 6 months on application within Japan
Passport validity: Duration of stay; No additional validity period is required
Visa: Not required; For short stays and nonremunerative purposes
At the border: Fingerprint and photo; Taken during entry procedures

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