Visa Information
Business Visa
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Overview
Business Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for the purpose of Business/Trade Exhibition/Training courses.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
- The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
- Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
- Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
- Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Original invitation letter from Algerian company which should be submitted in hard copy, attested by the Algerian Chamber of Commerce.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservation and copy of airfare ticket showing dates of entry and exit.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Multiple Entry (1 to 90 Days): Minimum 3 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (1 to 180 Days): Minimum 6 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (Upto 1 Year): Minimum 1 Year valid Insurance.
- Letter of responsibility typewritten on the company letterhead is required and must be addressed to: Embassy of Algeria, Visa Section, B-6, Anand Niketan, New Delhi, 110021, India.
- The letter must explain all of the following –
- Nature of business to be performed.
- Name and address of reference to be visited in Algeria
- The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
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Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
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Cultural Visa
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Overview
Cultural Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for cultural purposes.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
- The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
- Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
- Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
- Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Original Invitation letter from the organizer.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservation and copy of airfare ticket showing dates of entry and exit.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Multiple Entry (1 to 90 Days): Minimum 3 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (1 to 180 Days): Minimum 6 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (Upto 1 Year): Minimum 1 Year valid Insurance.
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for the visit (bank statement of six (06) months).
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
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Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
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Family Visa
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Overview
Family Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for family re-unification purpose.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
- The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
- Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
- Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
- Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservation and copy of airfare ticket showing dates of entry and exit.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Multiple Entry (1 to 90 Days): Minimum 3 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (1 to 180 Days): Minimum 6 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (Upto 1 Year): Minimum 1 Year valid Insurance.
- If the Algerian spouse is not registered at the Embassy, a document attesting the relationship is required (such as a copy of the marriage certificate).
- If the applicant is the family of an Indian employee working in Algeria, copy of family register, work permit and valid residence certificate are required.
- Accommodation certificate duly attested by the local Algerian authorities.
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
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Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
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Temporary Work Visa
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Overview
Temporary Work Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for temporary work purpose.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
- The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
- Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
- Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
- Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
-
Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Multiple Entry (1 to 90 Days): Minimum 3 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (1 to 180 Days): Minimum 6 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (Upto 1 Year): Minimum 1 Year valid Insurance.
- Employment contract which does not exceed 90 days, signed by the employer in Algeria.
- Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and attested by the Labour office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working.
- Temporary work permit delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Department of Labour of the wilaya where the employer is based.
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
-
Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
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Tourist Visa
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Overview
Tourist Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for tourism or other non-business-related purposes.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
- The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
- Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
- Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
- Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
-
Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservation and copy of airfare ticket showing dates of entry and exit.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for the visit (bank statement of six (06) months).
NOTE: Applicants applying for Algeria Tourist Visa must need to apply for Single Entry VISA only.
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
-
Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
-
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Visa Application all Categories
Work Visa
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Overview
Work Visa is given to those visiting Algeria for employment purposes.
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Visa Fees
Location Category Visa Type Amount (INR) India All Categories Single Entry for 30 days 8100 Visa for all categories for 90 days 9700 Nepal All Categories Visa for all categories 3200 Sri Lanka All Categories Tourist visa for 30 days 2400 Visa for all categories for 90 days with multiple entries 4800
The visa fees must be paid in ‘INR’ only through Bank Demand Drafts payable to – “Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi”
Applicant or Applicant’s Company name is required to be mentioned on the Demand draft as a ‘Purchaser name’
Travel Agents/Representatives purchaser name demand drafts are not acceptable.
Visa Fee Demand Draft must be issued in the same month of the submission.
VFS Service Fee:
Location VFS Service Fee (incl of VAT/GST) India INR1600 Nepal NPR1700 Sri Lanka LKR4000
Please note:
VFS Logistic charges to be paid in Cash or POS at the time of submission.
There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
-
Documents Required
- Original Passport with a validity at least six (06) months.
- Two (02) copies of Visa Application Forms, dully and fully completed, typed online, and signed. Original signature is required on each page.
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs.
- Copy of valid travel insurance as per below requirement.
- Single Entry (1 to 30 Days): Minimum 1-month valid Insurance
- Multiple Entry (1 to 90 Days): Minimum 3 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (1 to 180 Days): Minimum 6 months valid Insurance.
- Multiple Entry (Upto 1 Year): Minimum 1 Year valid Insurance.
- Original employment contract signed by the employer in Algeria.
- Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and attested by the labour office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working there.
- Temporary work permit delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Department of Labour of the wilaya where the employer is based.
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Photo Specifications

- The photograph must be in color.
- It should be without border.
- It should have a white background only.
- It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
- It should be in sharp focus and clean.
- It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
- The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
- It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm.
- It should show your skin tone naturally.
- It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
- The photograph should be a recent one not more than 1 month old.
- It is to be taken without headgear.
- Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent. Teeth should not be visible.
- It should be without hat/cap.
- The photograph should not have any staple marks.
- Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.
-
Processing Time
- Processing time for Delhi location is minimum 07 working days.
- Processing time for other location in India is minimum 10 to 12 working days.
Please Note: -
- Please note that this is an indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, New Delhi.
-
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