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Everything you need to know about Algeria visa

algeria-visa-image All foreign nationals except citizens of Libya, Morocco, Malaysia, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Mali, Seychelles, Mauritania, and Tunisia need a visa to enter Algeria. Citizens of these countries can stay in the country for 90 days without a visa, while citizens of Israel are not allowed to enter the country. When it comes to citizens of the United Kingdom, obtaining a visa is a must to enter Algeria.

Visa applications of UK citizens and Republic of Ireland will be processed by the consulate of Algeria in London. The applications should be submitted in person or via courier in the Algerian consulate, from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon between Tuesday to Saturday. These applications can be also sent via mail to the consulate. To submit your application in a hassle-free manner, it is always recommended to seek the service of entrusted travel agencies like Visa Genie.

Note: Applicants who are sending the documents of visa application via post should send a prepaid self-addressed special delivery envelope for passport return.

Types of Algerian visa offered to UK citizens

Algerian authorities issue different types of visas to foreign nationals as per the nature and purpose of the visit. The most common visa types offered by the Algerian government are;

Tourist visa
Business visa
Family visa
Transit visa
Temporary work visa
Work visa
Cultural visa
Student visa
Medical visa
Press accreditation visa

Algeria Tourist visa

Algeria tourist visas are issued foreign nationals including the citizens of the United Kingdom who intend to visit the African country for exclusive tourism needs. It should be noted that foreign nationals should not engage in any kind of business or work while visiting Algeria using a tourist visa. Please find below the necessary requirements to obtain an Algerian tourist visa.

The applicant should submit his actual signed passport. The passport submitted by the foreign national should have at least six months, and it should also have two blank pages.
The applicant should complete and sign two application forms, and should send it to the consulate of Algeria in London.
The photograph submitted by the applicant should be taken within the last three months.
The applicant is required to submit his or her proof of employment. This proof could be a letter from the applicant’s employer confirming the foreign national’s job. The letter which is going to be submitted should be issued within the last one month, and it should have the applicant’s and the signatory’s position.
The letter from the UK employer should also contain the dates of leave and dates of return to work.
It is necessary to submit the proof of travel arrangements including copy of hotel booking confirmation.

What are the requirements to take a child visa?

A child is considered a legal adult in Algeria when he or she reaches the age of 18 years.

A child will be considered an Algerian national if his or her father is an Algerian. If such children are traveling out of Algeria or from the United Kingdom to Algeria, his or her father should sign the Autorisation Paternelle. If a child under 18 years is planning to travel to Algeria from the United Kingdom alone, he or she should submit a letter from their parent or guardian granting permission to travel.

Minor children should also produce their birth certificate along with the parental authorization.

What is the validity of an Algeria tourist visa?

Algeria offers both single entry and multiple entry visas to foreign nationals. In usual cases, the validity of an Algerian tourist visa is three months. For single entry visas, a foreign traveler can stay the whole granted period consecutively.

For multiple entry tourist visas, the foreign national can stay either consecutively in Algeria for 180 days, or can enter the country multiple times as per the traveler’s convenience.

Note: In usual cases, visa submitted in person will be sanctioned within ten days. However, if you are sending a visa application via email, then the processing time will be at least 15 days.

Algeria Business visa

If the foreign national is planning to visit Algeria for business activities, then it is recommended to apply for a business visa. Algeria offers both single entry and multiple entry business visas to foreign nationals. However, for both single and multiple entry business visas, the Algerian consulate will decide its validity as per the requirement of the applicant.

Please find below the necessary documents that should be submitted to obtain an Algeria business visa.

The actual signed passport of the applicant which should have six months validity and two blank pages.
The photograph that is going to be submitted should be taken within the last three months. While taking the photograph, always make sure that it is portraying the full-frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle.
A business introduction letter from the applicant’s employer in the United Kingdom should be submitted. It should be noted that the business introduction letter should be dated within one month of the application submission.
An invitation letter from the Algerian host is a must to obtain a business visa. The invitation letter should contain all the details about the Algerian host including full name, address and other contact details. The invitation letter should also give sufficient information about the nature and purpose of the visit. The company in Algeria should also assure that they will take care of all the foreign traveler’s financial liability.
Two copies of the application form should be submitted. Some foreign travelers may find it difficult to fill the visa application form, and in these times, they can avail the service of entrusted agencies like Visa Genie.
Foreign nationals who apply for a multiple-entry visa should make sure that the documents submitted are convincing enough to imply the need of multiple travel.

Algeria Family visa

Family visas are issued to foreign nationals whose close family members or relatives are legal citizens of Algeria. Apart from the usual documents that should be submitted like passport, visa application form and photographs, the applicant should also produce the proofs mentioned below.

If the foreign national is the spouse of an Algerian citizen, he or she should produce a copy of the valid consulate registration card of his/her spouse. It is also necessary to submit the marriage certificate.
The applicant can also submit a copy of Algerian family book.
An invitation letter from the Afghan relative should be submitted.
If the application is sent by the spouse of an Algerian citizen, he or she should sent his or her application in person or by post.
Proof of immigration status of the host is a pre-requisite to obtain a family visa.
A copy of accommodation certificate (proof of travel arrangements) certified by authorities in Algeria should be submitted.
Sometimes, the Algerian consulate may demand additional documents, and in these times, it is the responsibility of the foreign national to submit them for successful visa processing.

Note: Applications for family visas are usually thoroughly checked by Algerian authorities, and as a result, it is practically impossible to predict the processing time of these visas.

Algeria Transit visa

Algeria transit visas are issued to foreign nationals who enter the country while traveling to a different destination. For citizens of the United Kingdom, there is no need to obtain a visa if the traveler is staying in the country for less than 24 hours. During these hours, the foreign national should make sure that he is staying only in the international transit area of the airport.

To obtain the visa exempt, the UK citizen should fulfil the below-mentioned criteria.

The passport of the foreign national should have six months validity with at least one blank visa page.
The foreign national should have the proof of sufficient funds.
The UK citizen should possess all the documents required to travel the next destination.
The visa to the next destination will be there in the hands of the foreign traveler.
You should confirm with the airline that the foreign national is permitted to board the flight without a visa as these privileges may be subject to change at any time without any prior notice.
If the traveler fails to meet the above-mentioned criteria, he or she should take a visa, and it can be obtained with the help of reputed agencies like Visa Genie.

Algeria Temporary work permit visa

A temporary work visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to give an assistance contract or provision of services to an Algerian company. Please find below the documents needed to obtain a temporary work visa.

Two application forms and two photographs should be submitted along with the passport which should have at least six months validity.
The work contract from an Algerian company that does not exceed 90 days should be submitted.
The Algerian employer should submit a certificate that guarantees all the financial liabilities of the foreign citizen.
If available, a business introduction letter from the UK employer should be submitted.
An original work permit should be submitted, and it should be issued by the Ministry of Employment, Department of Employment at the Wilaya.

Algeria work visa

Unlike a temporary work permit, an Algerian work visa allows the foreign national to stay in the destination country for a longer period of time. Some of the necessary documents needed to obtain an Algeria visa are as follows.

Actual signed passport of the applicant.
Two color photos taken within the last three months should be submitted.
A business introduction letter that meets all the requirements should be produced.
The foreign national should submit the original copy of the employment contract.
The applicant should also submit the original work permit issued by the Ministry of Employment, Department of Employment at the Wilaya.
The processing time of Algeria visa could not be guaranteed, as it is under the sole discretion of the visa officer.

Algeria Cultural visa

Cultural visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to visit Algeria for taking part in cultural activities and programs. Apart from submitting the routine documents that includes, passport, photographs, and visa application form, the foreign national should also submit the documents mentioned below;

The applicant should submit an invitation from the event organizer in Algeria.
Employment letter and proof of activity should be also submitted by the foreign national.

Algeria student visa

Foreign nationals who wish to enter Algeria for educational activities can apply for a student visa. To apply for a student visa, the UK resident should submit the proof of enrolment in any college or school in Algeria. The foreign national should also submit evidence of payment of tuition fee, and he or she should also submit the evidence of sufficient money to live in Algeria. Along with the above-mentioned proofs, the applicant should as usual submit the passport, photograph and the visa application letter.

Algeria medical visa

Algeria medical visas are issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter the country for treating diseases. In order to obtain a medical visa, the traveler should submit the medical certificate along with a letter of confirmation from the hospital or health care center. The applicant should also submit the evidence of fee paid.

Algeria press accreditation visa

Algeria press accreditation visa is popularly known as media visa, and it is usually issued to journalists who wish to enter the country for media related activities. To obtain this visa, the applicant should submit as assignment letter from your UK media house. If applicable, the journalist should also submit an invitation from the Algerian media partner. The journalist should also provide details about the equipment which are being carried to the destination country.