Japan visa from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (mofa.go.jp source)
Do you need a visa for Japan from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Japan (even for a short stay ≤ 90 days). Japan's eVISA is not the route for Algeria: you apply via the Consular Service of the Embassy of Japan in Algiers (initial email to [email protected], then in-person submission of originals). Fee ≈ 13,500 DA (on approval), exam ≥ 5 working days. For long studies, the Japanese institution first obtains a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).
Official source: mofa.go.jp
At a glance
- Main type
- Short-stay visa (temporary visitor)
- System
- Japanese consular visa (embassy)
- Length
- ≤ 90 days
- Fees
- ≈ 13,500 DA (on approval)
- Submission in Algeria
- Embassy of Japan (Algiers) — email then in person
- Decision
- Japanese Consular Service
- Processing
- ≥ 5 working days
- Long studies
- Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (valid 6 months, 2 blank pages)
- Application form (downloaded from the embassy site, in English/Japanese)
- Photo 4.5 × 4.5 cm (recent, white background)
- Detailed travel itinerary (day by day)
- Hotel booking + round-trip flight
- Financial documents (bank statements / pay slips)
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Initial email to [email protected] then in-person submission
How to apply, step by step
- 1Prepare the file
Form, passport, day-by-day itinerary, financial documents.
- 2Email the application
To [email protected] (Consular Service, Embassy of Japan in Algiers).
- 3Appointment to submit originals
If the file is complete, the embassy schedules an appointment.
- 4Document exam (≥ 5 working days)
Consular Service decision.
- 5Collect the passport + pay the fee
≈ 13,500 DA on approval.
By purpose of travel
Japan tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Japan as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Japan, Algerians apply for a short-stay (temporary visitor) visa — ≤ 90 days. Application at the Consular Service of the Embassy of Japan in Algiers (email then in-person submission), with a day-by-day itinerary and financial documents. Fee ≈ 13,500 DA on approval.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel bookings + round-trip flight
- Financial documents (bank / salary)
Questions about this purpose
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days on a short stay.
Is there an e-Visa for Algeria?
No; you apply at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers.
Japan business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Japan from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or negotiations in Japan, Algerians apply for a short-stay visa for business — no paid work. An invitation letter from the Japanese company (and often guarantee documents) is required. Application at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. Fee ≈ 13,500 DA.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Japanese company (+ guarantee documents)
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid work (which needs a work residence status — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Yes, an invitation from the Japanese company (and guarantee documents) is generally required.
Japan family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Japan from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Japan, Algerians apply for a short-stay visa — ≤ 90 days. The host provides an invitation letter and often guarantee documents (a guarantor in Japan). Application at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. Fee ≈ 13,500 DA.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the host in Japan
- Guarantee documents (guarantor) + proof of relationship
- Stay itinerary
Questions about this purpose
What invitation does Japan need?
An invitation letter from the host in Japan, often with guarantee documents (the guarantor commits to covering costs).
Japan medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Japan from Algeria?
For treatment in Japan (short stay), Algerians apply for a short-stay visa for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Japanese health facility (appointment + estimate) and proof of funds. Application at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. (For prolonged treatment, a 'Medical Stay' status may apply — different rules.)
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Japanese health facility (appointment + estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Japanese hospital (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Prolonged treatment?
A 'Medical Stay' status (long-stay medical) may apply beyond the short stay (different rules).
Short study in Japan (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a course under 90 days in Japan?
For a course under 90 days (short language course, exchange), a short-stay visa may suffice — no Certificate of Eligibility. You need an enrolment letter and proof of funds. Application at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. Note: beyond 90 days, you need a student visa preceded by a CoE — see the long-stay study page.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / course letter (< 90 days)
- Proof of funds (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a CoE?
No for a course under 90 days (short-stay visa). Beyond that, you need a student visa preceded by a Certificate of Eligibility.
What about a long program?
See the long-stay study page (CoE + student visa).
Transit in Japan from Algeria
Do you need a transit visa for Japan?
A same-day plane change without leaving the airport transit area needs no visa (you cannot leave the transit area). However, to enter Japan (leave the airport, overnight), you need a short-stay visa applied for at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. Check per your connection.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (same-day connecting flight)
- Visa of the final destination (if required)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a visa to transit through Japan?
Not for a same-day plane change without leaving the transit area. As soon as you enter Japan, a short-stay visa is required.
Can I overnight at a hotel in transit?
Leaving the airport = entering Japan: a short-stay visa is then required.
Fees (short stay)
| Short-stay visa (single entry) | ≈ 13,500 DA (on approval) |
| Multiple-entry visa | per schedule — to confirm |
| Bank / translation charges | varies |
Official fees: short-stay visa ≈ 13,500 DA (single entry), payable on approval. You apply via the Consular Service of the Embassy of Japan in Algiers: initial email to [email protected], then in-person submission of originals. Document exam ≥ 5 working days; visa validity 3 months. Confirm on dz.emb-japan.go.jp before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit my application?
At the Consular Service of the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. You first email the complete application to [email protected]; if the file is complete, the embassy schedules an appointment to submit the originals. There is no VFS centre for Japan in Algeria.
How much is the short-stay visa?
≈ 13,500 DA for a single entry, payable on approval.
Is the travel itinerary important?
Yes, a detailed day-by-day itinerary and solid financial documents are essential; the Consular Service examines them carefully.
What timeline should I expect?
The document exam takes at least 5 working days; apply at least 3 months before travel (visa validity: 3 months).
Is there a VFS centre for Japan?
No; you apply directly at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Japanese Consular Service's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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