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Japan Visa for Egyptian Citizens

Q: How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Egyptians?

The consular fee is roughly EGP 6,000 for single entry and EGP 12,000 for multiple entry, paid in Egyptian pounds at the embassy rate. Transit visas cost around EGP 1,500. Add EGP 200–800 for translation if you have Arabic-only documents. No VFS fee — Egypt uses direct embassy intake.

Q: How long does a Japan visa take for Egyptian nationals?

Standard MENA processing is 5–7 working days from the date the Embassy of Japan in Cairo receives a complete file. Peak periods (spring/autumn tourism) may extend this to 10 working days. Student and MEXT applications are typically processed within the same window once the COE is in hand.

Complete visa guide for Egyptian passport holders — requirements, documents, fees, and application process

Egyptian citizens need a Japan visa for any visit, including tourism — there is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival. Applications are lodged directly at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo; there is no VFS Global intermediary in Egypt. Tourist visa: single-entry, short-term stay up to 90 days, processing typically 5–7 working days. Student and research visas have historically strong approval rates; MEXT scholarship applications run separately through the embassy's cultural section.

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Visa Required

Yes

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Processing Time

7–10 working days

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Embassies

1 locations

Requirements for Egyptian Citizens

✓Valid Egyptian passport with 2+ blank pages
✓Confirmed round-trip flight
✓Hotel reservation or invitation letter
✓Bank statements (last 3 months)
✓Employment certificate or university enrollment
✓Visa application form with photo (4.5cm × 4.5cm)

Short-term visas for Egypt visitors

Covers tourism, family visits, business and transit stays of up to 90 days — this nationality must obtain a visa before travelling.

Short-Term Stay (Tourism / Business)

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Long-term visas for Egypt citizens moving to Japan

Study, work, family reunification, permanent residence and other stays longer than 90 days. These always require a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a visa, regardless of visa-free status for tourism.

Where to Apply

🏛️ Embassy & Consulates

Cairo

Japan visa cost for Egyptian citizens

Item	Amount	Notes
Consular visa fee — single entry	~EGP 6,000	Paid in Egyptian pounds at the embassy rate; 5× worldwide increase from 1 Jul 2026 — confirm the posted local rate
Consular visa fee — multiple entry	~EGP 12,000
Transit visa	~EGP 300
Document translation (if required)	EGP 200–800	Arabic documents must be in English or Japanese

Visa pathways for Egyptian applicants

Tourist / short-stay visa — how to apply

File directly at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo. Typical documents: valid passport (2 blank pages, 6 months validity), MOFA visa form with 4.5×4.5 cm photo, confirmed round-trip flight, hotel bookings for the full stay, last 3 months of bank statements, employment certificate or business registration, and — if visiting relatives — an invitation letter with guarantor documents. Arabic documents must be translated to English or Japanese. Processing 5–7 working days.

Long-term stay — COE-based (student / research / work)

For study, researcher, or Engineer/Humanities/International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務) visas, the Japanese-side sponsor (school, research institution, or employer) files a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) first (typically 1–3 months). The applicant then brings the COE to the Embassy in Cairo and converts to a visa in 5–7 working days.

MEXT scholarship — a major path for Egyptian students

MEXT is very popular among Egyptian students. Applications are submitted to the embassy's cultural section by the annual deadline; shortlisted candidates take written + interview tests. Successful candidates receive a COE from the placement university and convert to a student visa (留学) at the Embassy in Cairo with MEXT priority processing.

Frequently asked questions — Egyptian

Does Japan have a tourist visa for Egyptian citizens?▾

Yes — every Egyptian traveler needs a visa for Japan, including for tourism. There is no visa on arrival (see Japan visa on arrival guide). Applications are filed at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo before departure. Processing is typically 5–7 working days.

How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Egyptians?▾

The consular fee is roughly EGP 6,000 for single entry and EGP 12,000 for multiple entry, paid in Egyptian pounds at the embassy rate. Transit visas cost around EGP 1,500. Add EGP 200–800 for translation if you have Arabic-only documents. No VFS fee — Egypt uses direct embassy intake.

How long does a Japan visa take for Egyptian nationals?▾

Standard MENA processing is 5–7 working days from the date the Embassy of Japan in Cairo receives a complete file. Peak periods (spring/autumn tourism) may extend this to 10 working days. Student and MEXT applications are typically processed within the same window once the COE is in hand.

Tips for Egypt Applicants

💡Apply at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo
💡MEXT scholarship very popular for Egyptian students
💡Academic and research visas have strong approval rates
💡Ensure documents are translated to English or Japanese

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