Japan student visa (Certificate of Eligibility) from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (mofa.go.jp source)
Which visa do you need to study in Japan for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, the Japanese institution first files a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) application in Japan (1–3 months). Once the CoE is issued (valid 3 months), the student applies for the student visa at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. On arrival, a residence card (zairyu card) is issued. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; in-country residence status is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: mofa.go.jp
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Key step
- Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)
- Who files the CoE
- The Japanese institution (1–3 months)
- CoE validity
- 3 months
- Then
- Student visa at the Embassy of Japan (Algiers)
- On arrival
- Residence card (zairyu) — referred to adviser
- Funds
- to prove (fees + living)
- Decision
- Japanese Consular Service
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) issued in Japan
- Admission letter from the Japanese institution
- Proof of funds (fees + living)
- Standard photos
- Visa application form (embassy)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From a Japanese institution.
- 2The institution files the CoE in Japan
Takes 1–3 months; CoE valid 3 months.
- 3Apply for the student visa at the embassy (Algiers)
With the CoE + documents.
- 4Enter Japan on the student visa
Within the CoE validity.
- 5On arrival: residence card (zairyu)
In-country status — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Student visa (embassy) | per schedule — to confirm |
| Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) | filed by the institution (Japan) |
| Residence card (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
Long studies in Japan go through a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) filed by the Japanese institution (1–3 months, CoE valid 3 months), then a student visa at the Embassy of Japan in Algiers. The residence card (zairyu) on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser. Fees to confirm on mofa.go.jp / the embassy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)?
A document the Japanese institution obtains in Japan before your visa application; it certifies the intended activity (study) and speeds up the visa.
What is the first step?
Getting admission from a Japanese institution, which then files the CoE application.
Does OuiVisa handle residence status?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; the residence card (zairyu) is referred to a licensed adviser.
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.
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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