Japan visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting Japan

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Japanese Visa.

  • National passport which has at least two blank and opposed pages for the visa.
  • One copy of the completed visa application form.
  • One passport-sized photograph which must be attached to the visa application form. The photograph should be taken with a white background.
  • Documents showing sufficient means to take care of yourself during your time in Japan.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed reserved accommodation in Japan for the duration of your stay.
  • Copy of return flight booking document.

Japan Visa for Algerians

Facts about Japan

Japan is an island nation which features dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and a plethora of shrines and temples. Tokyo, which is the capital is a popular destination for skyscrapers, shopping, and pop culture. Other popular tourist sites in the country are Onsen – a hot spring resort which features mineral baths, ski resorts such as Niseko in Hokkaido, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Himeji Castle. Shops in Japan are famous for having the latest fashion trends, kimono gowns, and electronics. Sumo-wrestling, Kabuki theater productions, and karaoke bars are the forms of entertainment which tourists can pass time with. Child tourists in the country look forward to visiting Tokyo Tower which is considered Tokyo Disneyland.
 
The 21 World Heritage Sites make Japan one of the most visited countries in the world. Since 2011, the number of foreigners visiting the country has steadily been on the rise, a total number of 28.69 million foreigners visited Japan in 2017. The Japanese government hopes to receive 40 million foreign tourists every year by 2020.
 
Foreigners should desist from engaging in drug-related crimes as there are sophisticated methods of detecting drugs in Japan. Huge fines and lengthy sentences are handed out to anyone caught in the act.

Disputing prices of bills in restaurants and bars in Japan can lead to your arrest.

Types of Japan Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 5 working days 90 days
Business visa 5 working days 90 days
Tourist visa 5-10 business days 90

General Requirements for Japan Visa

  • National passport which has at least two blank and opposed pages for the visa.
  • One copy of the completed visa application form.
  • One passport-sized photograph which must be attached to the visa application form. The photograph should be taken with a white background.
  • Documents showing sufficient means to take care of yourself during your time in Japan.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed reserved accommodation in Japan for the duration of your stay.
  • Copy of return flight booking document.
Japan Visitor Visa Japan Business visa Japan Tourist visa

Japan Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • You can apply for this visa type if you are visiting Japan for sightseeing, tourism, and to visit friends and relatives. 
  • If you are meeting a family relation in Japan, you are required to provide documents which sufficiently proves the family relationship. The document to be submitted may include birth certificate, marriage certificate or an extract from the civil status certificate.
  • A certified copy of the family register (KOSEKITOHON) is required if your host is your spouse and is also Japanese.
  • All applicants of this visa should make sure they present a letter of invitation (SHOHEI RIYUSHO) with motif and which bears the seal of the host.
  • It is important that details of the program of stay (TAIZAI YOTEI HYO) are provided along with the coordinates of your accommodation.
  • Foreigners who will bear the financial burden of the trip themselves are required to provide their bank account statement and proof of income issued by an official organization.
  • If your trip is being sponsored by your host, the income statement of your host, copy of tax return, and certificate of payment of taxes of your host should be provided.
  • Applicants who are visiting people who are not of Japanese origin should provide a photocopy of both sides of their host’s passport. The pages to be photocopied are the pages with identity information and residence permit.
  • All applicants of the Japanese Visitor Visa who are 16 years of age and above must have their biometric features captured as part of the entry procedures.
  • Foreign nationals with the intention of staying in Japan for more than 90 days are required to obtain a residence card on entry into Japan.

Japan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign businessmen and businesswomen who are traveling to Japan to engage in business activities.
  • You are required to present a work certificate during the visa application process.
  • A letter of invitation (SHOHEI RIYUSHO) from your host with motif and which bears the seal of your host should be provided.
  • Previous business contracts and meeting documents between the inviting and the invited companies should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to present a Program of stay (TAIZAI YOTEI HYO) with coordinates of accommodation.
  • A mission order is requested if the travel expenses will be borne by the invited company.
  • If the travel expenses are to be borne by the host company, one of the following should be provided; Copy of Register of Legal Entities (HOJIN TOKIBO TOHON), Copie de KAISHA SIKIHO, or Présentation de la société (KAISHA DANTAI GAIYO SET SUMEISHO).
  • You are required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Foreigners willing to exceed 90 days in Japan should ensure they get a residence card on arrival in Japan.
  • Biometric features of applicants who are aged 16 years and over are required.

Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Japan tourist visa is a short term visa. 
  • This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meetings or conferences, participating in short term courses or visiting friends and relatives.
  • The visa is issued both on Single and Multiple entries.
  • The Single entry visa costs about $20.00 to Algerian citizens with the validity of 90 days or three(3) months with a short stay of thirty(30) days.
  • A tourist visa to Japan is valid for a period of up to 90 days. A visitor is allowed to stay in Japan for a maximum of 15 days only under the single entry regulation.
  • While the Multiple entries cost about $41.00 to Algerians with the validity of 180 days or six(6) months.
  • This visa does not allow an Algerian(visitor) to undertake paid activities while in Japan.
  • A tourist visa to Japan is valid for a period of up to 90 days.
  • People traveling on this visa must have the intention to leave Japan at the end of your authorized stay.

Japan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

3200.00 (JPY)

Business visa

3200.00 (JPY)

Tourist visa

20.00 (USD)

Japan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Algeria

Location

Address

Algiers

1, Chemin Al Bakri, Ben-Aknoun (B.P. 80, El-Biar), 16028, Algiers, Algeria

http://www.dz.emb-japan.go.jp

+213 21 912 004/6

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for a visa at the nearest Japanese Embassy/Consulate while traveling in a foreign country?
You can apply for the visa at the Japanese Embassy/ Consulate in your home country or your country of residence.
Can I pay the visa issuance fees with a credit card or a check?

Fees must be paid in cash using the local currency of the country you are applying from.

I have lost my passport with the visa in it, what should I do?

Inform the Japanese Embassy/ Consulate General that issued the visa to you about what happened. Also, submit a lost property form to the local police.

Is Japan safe to visit?

Yes, Japan is relatively safe. The only fear is the risk of a natural disaster.

Will my visa fee be refunded if my visa application is rejected?

You will not be asked to pay a visa fee till after you have been issued the visa.

Does Japan Tourist Visa really required when visiting Japan?

You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan

Is Japan really safe for Tourism?

Japan is a safe country for tourists and it is ranked the 26th safest place in the world according to SafeAround statistics. Although, there are some places considered dangerous which must be avoided.