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Travling to Japan

  • 21-05-2008 6:12pm
    #1
    Halistra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    Hey guys,

    I am looking to Travel to Japan to see my fiancee as he is based in Japan with the US Navy and some one mentioned to me that if I wanted to go there for even a holiday I need a visa to enter the country. Is that right? Even if I don't intend to work there but just hang out and chill with my fiancee?


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  • #2
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    A quick Google gives..

    http://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting%20japan.htm
    A visa is NOT required for Irish passport holders who wish to enter Japan for a period of six months or less for the following purposes:

    Sightseeing, recreation, amateur sports, visiting relatives, inspection tour, participation in unpaid lectures or meetings, study, attending a conference, business contact or other similar activities. Journalists travelling to Japan for a short business trip do not require visas.On arrival at immigration in Japan, such passports are stamped for a stay of 90 days. This period of stay may be extended for a further 90 days upon application to an immigration office once inside Japan, but approval is at their discretion.

    So assuming you have an Irish passport, then no, you do not need a visa.

    BTW I removed the colour from your post - it's really hard to see on some forum backgrouds :)


  • #3
    Halistra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Halistra


    Ah coolios, thanks for that. My brother scared the crap out of me when he said that as I am going in a few weeks time. Yea I have an Irish passport. :)


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