Japan Visa
Short-stay tourist • relative visit • study
Visa overview
Japan requires a highly organised file with a precise day-by-day stay schedule. The file is combined into a single PDF per applicant under 10 MB and e-mailed to the consular section of the Embassy of Japan in Algeria at its official address; the embassy reviews it and, if complete, e-mails the filing appointment, the applicant then files the original documents in person, and the fee is paid when the passport is collected if approved.
Required documents
- Current official form completed on computer and hand-signed
- Valid passport with two facing blank pages + data-page copy
- Recent 45×35 mm photo
- Detailed day-by-day stay schedule (embassy template)
- Verifiable return flight booking (a purchased ticket is not required)
- Accommodation bookings in Japan covering every night
- Proof of occupation or activity: employment certificate, retirement certificate, commercial register, activity licence or decision, self-entrepreneur card, craftsperson card, farmer card or artist card
- Three months of bank statements
- Three months of payslips where applicable
- CNAS or CASNOS certificate
- Copies of previous visas if any
- Where there is a sponsor: official letter of guarantee, proof of relationship, the sponsor's professional documents, three months of the sponsor's bank statements and payslips, the sponsor's CNAS or CASNOS certificate
- School or university certificate if the applicant is a student
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Required documents
- Valid passport with two facing blank pages
- Copy of the passport data page
- Current official application form completed on computer and signed by hand
- Recent 45×35 mm identity photo
- Genuine, verifiable return flight booking (purchasing the final ticket is not required)
- Accommodation bookings in Japan covering every night of the trip
- Detailed day-by-day stay schedule completed on computer
- Proof of occupation or activity according to the applicant's status
- Bank statement covering the last three months
- Payslips for the last three months where applicable
- CNAS or CASNOS certificate according to the applicant's status
Supporting documents that may be requestedMay be requested
- Where the trip is funded by a family member: the sponsor's documents, the guarantee form and proof of relationship
- Copies of previous visas if any
- Procedure: prepare the file, combine it into a single PDF per applicant under 10 MB, e-mail it to the consular section of the Embassy of Japan in Algeria at the official address, the embassy reviews the file, if it is complete the embassy e-mails the filing appointment, the applicant attends in person to file the original documents, and if approved the fee is paid when collecting the passport.
- A balance certificate and withdrawal or deposit receipts do not replace the bank statement.
- The forms and the stay schedule are completed on computer; electronic signatures are not accepted and the applicant signs the form by hand.
- All documents are printed single-sided only.
- The official fee is currently 13,500 DZD, is separate from the RMDS service, and is paid in cash in the exact amount when the passport is collected if approved; it is not paid online.
- The announced minimum processing time is five working days after the original documents are filed, with no guaranteed duration.
This is an RMDS Visa in-house preparation list, not an official list. The embassy, consulate or visa centre may request additional or different documents depending on the applicant's situation and the rules in force at the time of filing.
Official & embassy links
Official authorities and accredited application centres for this destination.
Important notes
- How to apply: an initial electronic submission of the file to the Embassy of Japan, then in-person filing of the original documents after the appointment the embassy sets by e-mail.
- The form, the stay schedule and the guarantee form are filled on computer; electronic signatures are not accepted and the applicant signs by hand.
- All documents are printed single-sided and no staples or clips are used inside the file.
- The official visa fee is currently 13,500 DZD, is separate, may change, and is paid in cash in the exact amount on collection if the visa is approved.
- The announced minimum processing time is five working days after the original file is filed, with no guaranteed duration.
- Documents that are neither in English nor Japanese are accompanied by a translation when required, and the final decision rests solely with the Embassy of Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Japanese guarantor?
Not always; if you fund the trip yourself with sufficient resources, no guarantor is needed.
Can you guarantee the visa?
No. The decision belongs solely to the consulate. Our role is to help you prepare an organized, complete application based on the requirements published by the competent authorities.
What happens if I am refused?
We analyse the stated grounds for refusal with you and prepare either an appeal or a new file addressing the weak points.
How long does file preparation take?
4 to 7 days.