Japan is on the wish list of many Egyptians, whether for tourism, business, study, or visiting relatives. The visa section of the Embassy of Japan in Cairo reviews documents carefully, so a complete and accurate translation of your Arabic documents helps you present a clear, well-organised file.
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services has translated official Egyptian documents since 2014. We prepare English translations for Japan visa files, reproducing every stamp and signature and spelling names exactly as in your passport.
How to apply for a Japan visa from Egypt
According to the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Egypt, visa applications are submitted directly at the embassy’s visa section in Cairo, with no prior appointment needed. The embassy publishes its reception hours, processing time, and fees online, so check them before you go, as they may change.
What the embassy says about translation
The Embassy of Japan’s instructions state that all Arabic documents should be submitted with an English or Japanese translation attached. Most applicants choose English. We provide a certified translation with our office stamp into English or Japanese, accepted by the embassy. See our certified Arabic to English translation page.
Documents commonly translated for a Japan tourist visa
Requirements depend on the purpose of travel. The tourist visa checklist on the embassy’s website typically includes:
- A certificate of employment showing salary, length of service, and position, or a certificate of enrollment for students
- An original stamped bank statement for the last three months in English. It is best to request it from your bank in English directly.
- Your travel itinerary
- Marriage or birth certificates for family members travelling together
Family visit, business, or study visas may require additional documents, such as:
- Family registry extracts proving relationships
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Commercial registers and tax cards for business owners
See our certified translation of certificates service for these documents.
Translation into Japanese
If an organisation in Japan, such as a university, employer, or government office, specifically asks for a Japanese translation, we can provide it too. These organisations may have different requirements from the visa section and may ask for extra documents or legalizations. Collect each organisation’s instructions in writing before translation starts, so we can prepare the right translation the first time.
Do documents need legalization?
The tourist visa instructions on the embassy’s website do not set a general requirement for Egyptian MFA legalization. Other procedures, such as using documents before authorities in Japan, may require it. Egypt is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so where needed, legalization is done by the Egyptian MFA and then the embassy. See our Egyptian MOFA certificate authentication page.
Step by step
- Read the checklist for your purpose of travel on the embassy’s official website.
- Obtain recent originals, and ask your bank for an English statement if possible.
- Send us your Arabic documents so we can send you a quote and confirm the delivery time.
- We translate into English or Japanese and run a second review.
- Arrange originals and translations in the order of the checklist.
- Submit your file in person at the embassy’s visa section during reception hours.
Tips before you apply
- Match the spelling of names in your translations to your passport.
- Make sure your employment certificate shows salary, length of service, and position.
- Avoid old documents and use a recent bank statement.
- Keep a copy of every document and translation.
Why choose Galenus?
- Certified translation experience since 2014
- Certified translation with our office stamp, from Arabic into English, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Korean, or Japanese
- Same-day delivery for standard documents
- Egyptian MFA authentication available as an extra service
- Accurate English or Japanese translations that mirror the original layout, with our office stamp, accepted by the Japanese Embassy
- Names matched to your passport across every document
- A second review of every document before delivery
- Online service across Egypt and one office in Dokki, Giza
How to order
Online or on WhatsApp
- Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp to +201101001427.
- Tell us your purpose of travel and write names exactly as in your passport.
- We send you a quote and confirm the delivery time. Standard documents are delivered the same day.
- Receive your translation on paper or as a scan, as agreed.
Visit our Dokki office
Galenus For Certified Translation & Businessmen Services, 1 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz St., above Kunooz Cafe, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 17:00. Email info@galenus-translation.com or galenusct@gmail.com, or use our contact page.
FAQ: Japan visa translation in Egypt
Do I need an appointment at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo?
According to the embassy’s website, visa applications are submitted directly without a prior appointment, within the published reception hours.
Is an English translation accepted?
Yes. The embassy states that Arabic documents should be submitted with an English or Japanese translation.
Does my bank statement need translating?
The embassy asks for the bank statement in English, so request it from your bank in English. If that is not possible, contact us to discuss your case.
Do my documents need MFA legalization?
The tourist visa instructions do not list it as a general requirement, but it may be needed for other procedures.
Can I order online?
Yes. Send your documents on WhatsApp or by email and receive the translation as agreed.
Get your Japan visa file ready. Send your documents on WhatsApp or call +201101001427 for accurate Japan visa document translation in Egypt. Contact us for a quote.