Algeria tourist visa is for those who want to enjoy a trip to Algeria. Algeria is located in North Africa having access to the Mediterranean sea, which means there are several beaches for those who plan to go there and have a walk on the beaches.

Apart from beaches, there are mountain ranges, ideal for hikers, and plenty of historical places and ruins one will love to visit. The duration of an Algeria tourist visa is up to 90 days. The date of entry to Algeria and the duration of stay are mentioned on the visa. To avoid persecution, you must leave the country by the mentioned date.

Foreign nationals who want to visit their family or have a tour to Algeria are eligible for applying. Algeria visitors must have a visa from a designated Algerian diplomatic mission unless or until a visitor is coming from a visa-free country. To get the Algeria tourist visa;

• You must have a letter of invitation
• Proofs of travel arrangement
• Your passport has a validity of six months
• Genuine, complete, and satisfactory documents
• You must be eligible to return to your country after the visa gets expired and you don't go for an extension

For an Algeria tourist visa, the following documents are required;

•  An original passport with a six months validity and at least two blank pages for stamps
• Invitation letter from the host if you are invited by an Algerian host. That letter should be notarized at city hall or notary public office.
• A photocopy of the host's ID card, passport, or a consular card
• Proof of accommodation in case of hotel reservation
• Two fresh passport-size photos with dimensions of 35×45 mm
• Schedule of stay in Algeria
• Special requirement for an Algeria tourist visa is the hotel reservation in Algeria, account statement and travel insurance, and a sponsor letter from a tourist company if the tour is sponsored.

There are certain ways by which you can apply for an Algeria visa:

• By yourself - you can go to the Algerian embassy yourself and hand over the documents.
• Sending through email/courier - You can use a safe and confirmed postal service to send your documents to ensure their delivery.
• Via a proxy - You can give the notarized authority letter giving your consent to them about the application on your behalf.
• Visa agency - you can use a registered and authorized visa agency to apply for the Algerian visa

Not all the consulates or embassies are accepting the documents sent in all the above-mentioned ways. So, before applying, you must know about the requirements of the relevant embassy.

How to Apply

First of all, you should visit the website of the Algerian embassy where you will apply for a visa to know their requirements, official work days, and working hours.

• Get an appointment for an Algerian visa. You may get the appointment online depending upon the embassy.
• Get the visa application form and fill it out.
• Collect all the required documents - mentioned in the "Documents" section and submit them before the due date. 
• While submitting the documents, you will be asked various things related to your visit, purpose, duration of stay, your occupation, salary, or other personal questions. 
• Submit the visa fees in the account mentioned by the Algerian consulate office.
• You will be notified by the embassy once the visa is processed.
• If the visa is approved, you will get notification from embassy staff to get your passport with an affixed visa.
• In case you applied via mail, you will get the passport with an affixed visa through the mail. The date of entry to Algeria is stated on the visa.

 Visa Processing Time

Algerian visa processing time may range between 10 to 20 working days however you can confirm from the embassy. If you apply for a visa via email, the processing time may be a bit longer than applying in person

Also if there is a submission of wrong or missing documents, it can delay the visa.
If you submitted any wrong documents, it may cause the processing time for your visa to be delayed, or even for the application to be denied.

Duration

The duration of an Algerian tourist visa can reach a maximum of 90 days. The date of entry to Algeria and the number of days you can spend there are stated on the visa. To avoid persecution, a tourist must leave the country on a specific date mentioned there.

If you overstay the visa, you can be detained at the airport and may be imprisoned for this overstay. So, be very cautious about the duration.

Fees

There are no set fees for Algerian visas to be applied to everyone. There are There is no standard set of Algeria visa fees that are uniform for everyone. Depending upon the type (Work/business/tourist etc. ) and duration of the visa (single entry/multiple entry/ long stay/ short stay). Also, it depends upon the Algerian embassy or consulate you are approaching for visa application.

The payment method for visa fees is also different according to the route of application. For example, applying in person can require paying in cash or by an advance bank draft. While for application by email, you have to pay via bank transfer.

For all other details, check the website of the embassy to know about the payment method and the specific amount you have to pay. Moreover, Algerian visa fees are non-refundable. 

An Algerian visa is extendable but you have to apply for an extension at the Algerian consulate office at least 15 days before the visa expires.

Also, there should be an invitation letter by an Algerian citizen and he must be present with the letter at the time of application.

Tourism
Algeria tourist visa is basically for tourism

Study
An Algerian tourist visa doesn't support studying in Algeria

Work
You cant work there by going on a tourist visa

Dependants
Dependants aren't allowed to accompany you

Citizenship
Algerian tourist visa doesn't support or lead to permanent residence

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