Japan Tourist Visa for Egyptians

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1. Original Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date, with at least two blank pages, along with a copy of the bio page
2. Old passports (if available) or copies of previous visas, especially Schengen, USA, UK, and Asian visas, as they support the application
3. Japanese visa application form completed in English and signed with the same signature as the passport (downloaded from the Embassy of Japan in Cairo website)
4. Recent personal photo (taken within the last 6 months), size 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background, without glasses or headwear (religious headwear is permitted provided the entire face is visible), affixed to the application form
5. Valid copy of National ID card (both sides)
6. Itinerary (Schedule of Stay) on the official embassy form in English, detailing planned locations and accommodations for each day
7. Confirmed or tentative round-trip flight booking in the traveler's name (ticket purchase prior to visa issuance is not required)
8. Hotel bookings covering the entire stay in Japan
9. Egyptian bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank, with a recent balance certificate in English; it is preferable that the balance clearly covers travel expenses (no official minimum is declared, but maintaining an equivalent of at least $3,000–$5,000 per person depending on trip duration is recommended)
10. For employees: HR letter in English, recent (issued within the last month), stating job title, hire date, salary, and approved leave with dates, signed and stamped
11. For private sector employees: Recent social insurance printout showing employer details
12. For business owners: Recent commercial registry (issued within the last 3 months) and tax card, with certified English translation, plus company bank statement for the last 6 months
13. For freelance professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers): Valid professional syndicate ID with certified English translation and proof of practice
14. For students: Enrollment certificate from university or school in English, along with a sponsorship letter from the guardian and their financial and employment documents
15. For pensioners: Proof of pension (pension statement or letter from social insurance) with certified English translation
16. For housewives or dependents sponsored by husband or father: Marriage or birth certificate translated into English, along with the sponsor's employment and bank documents and a sponsorship letter
17. For minors: Computerized birth certificate translated into English, parental travel consent if the minor travels with one parent or alone, and copies of parents' IDs
18. If visiting a contact in Japan: Letter of Invitation; a Letter of Guarantee and itinerary from the host may also be requested, along with a copy of their residence card or passport
19. All documents issued in Arabic must be submitted with certified English translations from an accredited translation office
20. Travel medical insurance covering the duration of the trip (officially optional, but highly recommended due to high medical costs in Japan)

1. Verify that electronic visa (eVISA) is not available for Egyptian passport holders residing in Egypt; paper application is required
2. Check the Embassy of Japan in Cairo website (www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp) for the latest forms and submission hours, and confirm whether submission is handled directly at the embassy or via an application center or accredited travel agency
3. Prepare the application form, itinerary, all required documents, and translations, and review them with agency staff prior to submission
4. Submit the file to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan (Maadi – Corniche El Nile) during application submission hours, in person or through an accredited travel agency as permitted by the embassy
5. Biometric fingerprints are generally not taken during application; fingerprints and a photo are captured upon arrival at the airport in Japan
6. Wait for processing (approximately 5 working days), and promptly respond to any requests for additional documents or interview notices
7. Collect the passport from the embassy on the date indicated on the submission receipt, paying the visa fee upon collection only in case of approval
8. Check all visa details (name, passport number, duration, number of entries) immediately upon collection before leaving the embassy