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Algeria visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at algerianembassy-japan.jp
Which Algeria visa?
Tourist visa (visa touristique)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry; total stays may not exceed 180 days a year. The wilaya can exceptionally extend a stay by up to 90 days.
- Fee
- US$160
- Processing time
- Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service.
Algeria’s tourist visa costs US$160 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Algeria states it: Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry; total stays may not exceed 180 days a year. The wilaya can exceptionally extend a stay by up to 90 days.
Algerian missions in Japan
Algeria has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Algerian citizens travelling to Japan
AlgeriaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Algeria
Travel advice for Algeria
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Japan to Algeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Algeria at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 24 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Algeria (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Algeria (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
In Japan, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Tokyo, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Japanese citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Japan
Japan requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Japan?
The Algerian embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
How much does the Algeria tourist visa cost?
Algeria’s official sources give a standard fee of US$160 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service.
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Japanese citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need a visa for Algeria obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.