Algeria passport → Japan
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Algerian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- AlgeriaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Algerian passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free14 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days- ChinaVisa required
MongoliaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Algerian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Algerian citizens stay in Japan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Algerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Algerian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Algeria passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Algerian citizens (edited 29 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Japan before you travel.