Visa Requirements

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED IN BLOCK LETTERS, OR THEY WILL BE REJECTED BY THE EMBASSY!

Tourist Visa

1. Submit a valid, signed US passport. The passport with at least 6 months remaining validity after completion of stay in Algeria, and contain at least one blank visa page
2. Two (2) fully completed and signed copies of the Algeria Visa Application with an original signature on each page The applications must be filled on screen only. No hand written will be accepted  (MS WORD)  (PDF)
3. Two (2) passport photographs Remember to submit your passport when you apply for a visa and please attach twostandard passport-size photos (glued or stapled). Photos must be recent, frontal-view, of the same batch, untouched, taken on white background and showing applicant wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription eyewear. Please write first and last names of applicant in pencil on back of photos.
4. Copy of airline tickets showing exit from Algeria, or letter of reference from your bank confirming at least $500 in funds on deposit
5. Copy of itinerary
6.   International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Business Visa

1. Submit a valid, signed US passport. The passport with at least 6 months remaining validity after completion of stay in Algeria, and contain at least one blank visa page
2. Two (2) fully completed and signed copies of the Algeria Visa Application  with an original signature on each page. The applications must be filled on screen only. No hand written will be accepted  (MS WORD)  (PDF)
3. Two (2) passport photographs  Remember to submit your passport when you apply for a visa and please attach twostandard passport-size photos (glued or stapled). Photos must be recent, frontal-view, of the same batch, untouched, taken on white background and showing applicant wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription eyewear. Please write first and last names of applicant in pencil on back of photos.
4. Copy of itinerary or airline tickets showing onward travel
5.  International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.
6. A letter of invitation from the Host Company in Algeria is required for all business and work visas.
7. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required and must be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: “Embassy of Algeria, Visa Section, Washington, DC”. This letter should state:
   1. The nature of business to be performed
   2. The name and address of the reference to be visited
   3. Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
   4. The letter must be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
In accordance with a notice by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Algerian Embassy in Washington D.C announces that it will, as of April 13, 2012, adjust visa fees for U.S. citizens on reciprocal basis as follows:

1. Processing fees for business, tourist, family, press and transit visa will be increased to $ 191.00 US $; Includes out sourcing fee.

2. Processing fees for working, temporary working and cultural visa will be increased to $ 221.00 US $; Includes out sourcing fee.

3. The adjustment does not apply to visa applications made on or before April 13, 2012.

Please note that fees for visa applications must be paid by money-order delivered exclusively by the U.S. Post Office and made out, accordingly, to either the Embassy of Algeria or the Consulate General of Algeria in New York.

Visa Information

The Algeria tourist or business visa is usually valid for entry within 45 days from the issue date provided the passport remains valid; the visa is then valid for three months from the first entry date.

As of October 4, 2004  you need the following in order to get an Algerian work visa stamp in your passport allowing you to obtain a Desert Pass:

• Copy of the work permit  authorization issued by the Algerian Ministry of Labor. See Embassy instructions.

Your application will be checked and hand-carried to the embassy. Processing time for the embassy is usually 2-3 weeks.