If you have a question about Ireland, you can probably find the answer here!

• About travelling to Ireland
• About studying abroad in Ireland 
• Consular
• Culture
• Request for materials on Ireland 
• Others

About travelling to Ireland:

• Do I need Visa to visit Ireland?

Japanese Nationals who are travelling to Ireland for a period less than 90 days do not require a visa. Should the period of stay exceed 90 days, Japanese nationals will need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau on arrival in Ireland. This can be done at any Garda (police) station. For non-Japanese nationals, please see section 'Who needs a visa'

• What do I need for registering with the GNIB?

Necessary documentation depends on the case. Please contact GNIB for details or see the Irish website on citizens’ information: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/moving-to-ireland/rights-of-residence-in-ireland/registration-of-non-eea-nationals-in-ireland

• What is the passport validity requirement to enter Ireland?

Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your length of stay.

• Can I enter Ireland with one-way plane ticket?

Entry into Ireland is at the discretion of the Irish Immigration Authorities, who examine each case individually.

• Can I work in Ireland? (except Working Holiday makers)

In general, non-EEA nationals must have a permit to work in Ireland. For details and application, please see: http://www.djei.ie/

• Where can I get information on Custom Regulations for travellers?

Please see http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/travel-to-ireland/customs_regulations_for_travellers　

• Where can I find information on taking my car to Ireland?

Please see http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/moving-to-ireland/coming-to-live-in-ireland/importing_car_into_ireland

• Where can I get information on bringing pets to Ireland?

Please see http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/　

About studying abroad in Ireland:

• Where can I find information about language schools in Ireland?

Please see the website of Tourism Ireland http://www.discoverireland.jp/ or MEI-RELSA http://www.mei.ie/

• Where can I find information about studying abroad in Irish Universities?

Please contact Enterprise Ireland: http://www.enterprise-ireland.or.jp/

• Is there any scholarship from Irish government to Japanese citizens?

Information about scholarships offered by the Irish Department of Education and Skills will be posted on this website. Education Ireland website also has a list of scholarships offered by universities and other organisations: www.educationireland.ie.
Alternatively, the website of  JASSO contains information on international scholarships for Japanese students. http://www.jasso.go.jp/

Consular:

• How can I get a passport application form?

Please email (or fax) us to request a form and letting us know your postal address and we will send it out to you. You can also pick forms up at the Embassy during our opening hours.

• I am an Irish citizen and will get married with a Japanese citizen in Japan. What kind of documents do I need?

Please see: http://www.irishembassy.jp/home/index.aspx?id=33480

• I am a Japanese citizen and will get married with an Irish citizen in Ireland. What kind of documents do I need?

Please contact the Embassy of Japan in Ireland: http://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/

• How can I obtain a police clearance certificate from the Japanese authorities?

Please see the website of Tokyo Metropolitan Police http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/apply/tokoue.htm

Culture:

• Where can I get statistics on Ireland?

Please see the website of the Central Statistics Office website: www.cso.ie

• Where can I get information on World Heritage Sites in Ireland?

Please contact Tourism Ireland http://www.discoverireland.jp/ or Heritage Ireland http://www.heritageireland.ie/

• Where can I learn Irish dance/traditional music? Where can I get information on Irish music/dance performance at an event I am organising?

Please send an email or fax to us to request information. If your query relates to an event, please make sure that you provide all the relevant details of this.

• How are weddings celebrated?

Church weddings in Ireland are still common though the number of civil wedding ceremonies at registry offices is increasing.

Request for materials on Ireland:

• Where can I obtain some general information about Ireland?

For information materials on Ireland, please send your request by mail, enclosing an A4-sized envelope with your name, address and a 390 yen stamp on it. We will forward you the materials by mail.
If you would like a large number of copies, please send in your request by mail or fax, we will send you a package as cash-on-delivery basis.
For materials on study abroad to Ireland (university), please contact Enterprise Ireland (Tel 03-3263-0611).

Others:

• Where can I find information on investing in Ireland?

Please contact IDA Ireland: http://www.idaireland.jp/

• Where can I find information on Irish companies active in Japan?

Please contact Enterprise Ireland: http://www.enterprise-ireland.or.jp/

• Where can I get information about regulations on posting goods to Ireland?

Please see Japan Post website: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/index_en.html

• Which side of road do they drive in Ireland?

People drive on the left same as in Japan. You need an International Driver's Licence to drive in Ireland.

• What is the power voltage in Ireland? Which type of socket is used?

The power voltage is 220 volt / 50 hertz. The Socket is Triple (BF Type)