All Nationals of foreign countries not included in the following table require a visa to enter Algeria.

Nationals from the following countries do not require a visa to travel to Algeria:

Nationals of the States mentioned below, holding Diplomatic Passports do not need a visa to travel to Algeria:

Nationals of the States mentioned below, holding Diplomatic or Official Passports (Passeports de service) do not need a visa to travel to Algeria:

VISAINSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read carefully the instructions before filling out the application forms in duplicate. Answer all the questions on the application form and fill out all the sections of the form.  For example, if your parents are deceased, give their full names. Do not leave the section blank and do not write “Deceased”.
   


2. Remember to submit your passport when you apply for a visa and please attach two standard 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. Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued.


3. Both forms must bear the original signature of the applicant. 
   
   
4. The applications must be filled on screen only. No hand written will be accepted  (MS WORD)  (PDF)
   
   
5. A non-refundable US Post Office money-order  only acceptable (individual) made payable to the order of the Embassy of Algeria in the amount of $135.00 for US citizens. All other nationals must check with the Visa Section for the applicable requirements and fees.
   
   
6. Business Visa applicants must include a letter on official letterhead from their employer stating the purpose of their trip, and the full names and addresses of their contacts in Algeria. Applicants must submit with their application an invitation letter from the Algerian company they intend to visit.
   
   
   
7.  Work Visa applicants must submit with their visa application an employment authorization delivered by the Algerian Ministry of Labor. The Embassy will not accept any authorization faxed or mailed separately.
   
   
   
8. Tourism Visa applicants must submit an itinerary of their airline travel and a confirmed Hotel reservation in Algeria.
   
   
   
9. Family Guest Visits: Applicants must provide with their application an invitation from their host in Algeria and notarized at the city hall of the place of residence of the Algerian host. The Embassy will not accept invitations faxed or sent separately.
   
   
   

Spouses of Algerian Citizens should submit a copy of the current Consulate Registration Card of their spouse and a notarized sponsorship letter signed by the Algerian spouse.

Return of Passports: Applicants may pick up their passports at the Embassy between 3:00 - 4:00 Pm (Monday to Thursday) or send a prepaid self-addressed envelope with an express US postal service, including an air bill naming them as the sender and receiver of the mail. The Embassy is not responsible for the lost or delays of document by the post office or other visa services.

IMPORTANT

Business Visa

• Submit your U.S. Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity

• Passport-type photographs required

• A letter of invitation from the host company in Algeria is required

• A business letter of responsibility typewritten on your company letterhead is required and must be addressed to:
  

  Embassy of Algeria, Visa Section, 2118 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008.
  

The letter must explain all of the following::

o Nature of business to be performed;
o Name and address of reference to be visited in Algeria;
o Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
o This letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant. 

Tourist Visa :                             

To obtain a tourist visa please download the visa application form by clicking on the following link

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Family Visit Visa                                                

Familly visa has the same requirements as the other types of visas to enter Algeria with specific documents related to the family visit. Please contact the consulate office for more details.

 

Family visit applicants must provide with their application an invitation from their host in Algeria and notarized at the city hall of the place of residence of the Algerian host.

Faxed copies are not accepted.
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Cultural Visa

 

The cultural visa has the same requirements as the other types of visas to enter Algeria but with specific documents related to the cultural visit. Please contact the consulate office for more details. 

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Press Visa

Before visiting Algeria, the applicant has to apply for a press visa granted by the concerned authorities in Algeria (Accreditation). The applicant needs to fill the specific application form and provide the related documentation. Please allow in of time for the Embassy to proceed the request.

For more details, please contact the visa section at the Embassy.

Phone number : 202-265-2800 ext 164

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