Duration
Duration
Foreigners who have work contracts in Algeria for three months or less require a temporary work visa. They also need a work permit for working there. A temporary work visa is a provisional work authorization given by services in charge of employment in Algeria. Employment services also provide a certificate to confirm that employer will undertake all the financial responsibilities of the employee for returning to their country once the contract is over.
Eligibility criteria to get a temporary work permit for Algeria are given as:
Mandatory documents are listed below:
How to apply
There are various ways to apply for a temporary Algerian work visa:
Applying through the mail, you must add a pre-paid envelope with your address for receiving the passport and visa. In the case of applications sent by courier, lost documents will not be the responsibility of the embassy. Application dropped to letterbox of Algerian embassy is not processed.
Visa Processing Time
The normal visa processing time for Algeria is 10 to 15 working days if there is no issue with documents. But, if some additional documents are required or previously submitted documents are incomplete or wrong then it can take more time. While applying by mail, make sure to enter the entry date to Algeria on the application form.
Duration
Single entry 90 days – validity is 3 months
Single entry 30 days – validity is 3 months
For a temporary work visa to Algeria, the maximum duration of stay is 90 days.
Fees
Algerian visa fees are not fixed to apply to all. Fees vary from country to country and exact fee information can be obtained from the relevant Algerian embassy or consulate office.
Moreover, temporary work visa fees for Algeria depend upon the number of entries (single, multiple, short stay, long stay). Payment methods are also different depending upon the route of application.
A temporary work visa for Algeria has a maximum duration of 3 months and the date of exit is mentioned on the visa. Algeria visa extension is possible but you have to apply at least 15 days before the expiry date of the original visa.
An extension application must be submitted to Algeria's foreign office with a proper reason for the extension. Also, the Algerian host who invites you should be present with you at the time of application. Making up the decision after evaluation of the case is totally up to the Algerian administration.
Work
A temporary work visa for Algeria is a work permit.
Study
The study is not allowed on a temporary work visa.
Permanent residence
It doesn't lead to a permanent residence in Algeria.
Extension
A temporary work visa for Algeria is extendable.
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