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Algeria passport to Japan
Algeria passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Japan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Algeria is not one of them.
- Algeria passports get “Visa required” at 93 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Japan passports get “Visa required” in Algeria.
Nearby passports travelling to Japan
Open to Algeria passports near Japan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
AlgeriaJapan- Typical duration
- 15.8 hours
- From
- ALG · ORN · CZL
- To
- NRT · KIX · HND
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 18.5 hours
Qatar · 18.4 hours
Türkiye · 16.3 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Algeria
Country profile
Capital
Algiers
Population
47.4 million
Area
2,381,740 km²
Currency
Algerian dinar DZD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
259,458 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
- Arab-Amazigh99%
- European less than1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
100 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+81
Airports
NRT · KIX · HND · NGO
Highlights
- Mount Fuji
- Fushimi Inari
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Itsukushima
- Kinkaku-ji
- Tōdai-ji
Algeria · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Algeria passport need a visa for Japan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Japan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Japan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Japan mission.
What about a Japan passport entering Algeria?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Japan as a visitor?
Temporary visitor visa：Usually 15 / 30 / 90 days。File itinerary, funds and employment proof at a Japanese mission or designated agent. Chinese passports are often lodged via appointed travel agencies. Visa-exempt entries receive a period of stay at the border and cannot switch to work status in Japan.