Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public — appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for Japan. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to Japan, working there, buying property, or dealing with Japan authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan — Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides the internationally recognised certification that Japan authorities require.
Japan is a Hague Convention member and accepts Irish apostilles on notarised documents. Hugh Phelan regularly assists Irish nationals moving to Japan with marriage registration documents (konin todoke), visa applications, and business registration. Japan's Immigration Services Agency and municipal offices require properly apostilled Irish documents for a range of legal purposes.
Japan IS a Hague Convention member — Irish apostilles accepted directly.
For marriage registration in Japan, Irish nationals typically need an apostilled Irish birth certificate and a Certificate of No Impediment. For work visas, apostilled degree certificates and employment records may be required by Japanese authorities.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including Japan. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in Japan is: Ministry of Justice Japan / Immigration Services Agency. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct Japan authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
Yes. Japan is a Hague Convention member. Irish apostilles from the DFA on Hugh Phelan's notarised documents are fully accepted by Japanese authorities.
An apostilled birth certificate, Certificate of No Impediment, and proof of single status. Hugh Phelan notarises the necessary Irish documents.
Obtain the clearance from An Garda Síochána, have Hugh Phelan notarise it, then the Irish DFA apostilles it for use in Japan.
Yes. Irish university degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications can be notarised and apostilled for Japanese employers and licensing bodies.
Notarisation: same-day. DFA apostille: 3–5 business days. Total: approximately 1–2 weeks.
Hugh Phelan — same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
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