Q: Can I stay longer than 90 days?

Non-EEA nationals staying longer than three months (90 days) must register with the Immigration Office after arrival. For a student registration you provide, among other documents, a letter from your school confirming enrolment on a full-time English language course of at least 25 weeks listed on the ILEP, proof that you paid the fees, private medical insurance (or travel insurance with medical cover) and bank statements for the last six months.

Question 1

Can I go to Ireland without a visa?

Accepted Answer

In the Irish Government's list of nationalities (May 2025), Japan appears in the 'Non Visa Required Nationalities' column. The stamp placed in your passport on arrival shows how long you are allowed to stay.

Question 2

Can I stay longer than 90 days?

Accepted Answer

Non-⁠EEA nationals staying longer than three months (90 days) must register with the Immigration Office after arrival. For a student registration you provide, among other documents, a letter from your school confirming enrolment on a full-⁠time English language course of at least 25 weeks listed on the ILEP, proof that you paid the fees, private medical insurance (or travel insurance with medical cover) and bank statements for the last six months.

Question 3

Can Japanese citizens use the working holiday programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Japan is an eligible country and you must be aged 18 to 30 inclusive at the time of application. You can stay up to one year from the date of entry; the application fee is JPY 17,300 and you show savings of at least JPY 500,000 for the initial stay.

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