Japan → Ireland · End-to-End Import Service
Import a Japanese Car
to Ireland.
We source, ship, clear customs, and deliver to your door.
You choose the car. We handle everything else.
For 15 years, we supplied the top car dealers around the world. Now we're going direct — offering every Irish buyer the same wholesale sourcing network, plus full customs clearance and doorstep delivery, for the first time.
Why Japan
The world's best source
for Irish car imports.
Three structural advantages that make Japan the standout choice — especially since February 2026.
Since February 2026
0% Customs Duty
The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement reached its final phase on 1 February 2026. Japan-built cars — Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru — now enter Ireland at exactly 0% customs duty. The same rate as UK-built cars, with none of the Brexit documentation risk.
Japan's Shaken System
Exceptional Quality
Japan's strict vehicle inspection forces owners to trade early. The result: well-maintained, low-mileage cars sold at auction with independent condition grades (3.5–5 out of 5). You see the exact grade and condition report before we ship.
Road-Legal from Day One
RHD & Hybrid Range
Japan drives on the left — every car is right-hand drive and compliant for Irish roads with no conversion. Toyota Aqua, Prius, Corolla, Honda Jazz: hybrids with 7–14% VRT rates that simply aren't available this cheaply anywhere else.
How It Works
Source. Ship. Clear. Deliver.
Every single step handled by Providence. Zero paperwork on your end.
Source
We bid at Japan's leading auction houses and dealer networks, identifying your car with an independent condition grade and full vehicle history before we touch the budget.
Ship
Your car is loaded onto a RoRo vessel and shipped directly to an Irish port. Fully insured with marine cover, live-tracked from the moment it leaves Japan.
Clear
We handle 100% of the paperwork: customs declarations, VRT payment at NCTS, and all registration requirements. Zero forms for you — not one.
Deliver
Your fully registered, road-legal car arrives at your door in Ireland. Keys handed over, all documents provided. Nothing more to do.
The Numbers
Three costs. Fully transparent.
Every Irish import carries the same three charges. Here's what they look like on a typical Japanese hybrid — and how they compare to buying the same car in Ireland.
Illustrative Example
Japan-Built Hybrid Import
3-year-old Toyota hybrid, average mileage
Irish Forecourt Equivalent
€22,000 – €26,000
Same model, same age, same spec — from a dealer in Ireland.
Your Potential Saving
€4,000 – €8,000+
Even after customs, VAT, VRT, and shipping are all paid in full. We give you exact numbers before you commit to anything.
Figures are indicative. Actual VRT is charged on Revenue's OMSP and varies by model, year, and mileage. We provide a full landed-cost breakdown before authorising any purchase.
Top Picks
Most popular Japanese imports
for Ireland.
These models tick every box: 0% duty, low CO2, favourable VRT, and strong Irish demand.
Closing Window — Act Before 31 December 2026
Up to €5,000 VRT Relief on Electric Vehicle Imports
Battery EVs pay the lowest VRT rate (7%), zero NOx levy, and qualify for up to €5,000 VRT relief — but only if registered before 31 December 2026. With 6–10 weeks shipping from Japan, now is the time to act.
Free · No Commitment
Tell us exactly what
you want to import.
We'll come back with a full landed-cost quote — car price, shipping, VRT, and customs included — before you commit to a single euro.
Import to Ireland — Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about importing a Japanese car to Ireland with Providence.