FAQ about the Algeria Visa

Yes, all travelers, including children and infants, need their own passport with their own visa.

The validity starts from the day of issuance and determines the period during which entry into Algeria must take place. The length of stay, on the other hand, is the number of days the traveler is allowed to stay in Algeria.

<b>Example:</b> The tourist visa is usually valid for 90 days from the date of issue by the embassy. The applicant has 90 days to travel to Algeria. After 90 days, the visa expires, even if the visa holder has not used the entry permit. He can stay in Algeria for a maximum of 30 days (see visa entry).

Basically yes, however, an invitation from the Algerian Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts is required for travel to the south of Algeria. The Ministry issues this invitation upon request from licensed travel agencies in Turkmenistan. It is mandatory to provide details of the length of stay, accommodations, and the itinerary.

If you are planning a road trip, a written itinerary must be submitted with the visa application.

Our processing time for Algerian visas is 15 working days. Please note that timely processing of your order depends on us receiving your application documents complete and correct. Postal times should be additionally calculated. In exceptional cases, there may be delays because the decision on visa issuance lies with the Algerian Embassy.

Please refer to our price table for Algeria for our fees for your visa. Prices vary depending on visa category, planned length of stay, and frequency of entry. All prices are per person. The same costs apply for children and adults. Consular fees are included in all final prices.

We have the possibility to obtain your visa if you have a residence permit or a registration confirmation for the Federal Republic of Germany. This proof must be included in the application documents.

Yes, we need your original identification document because the visa endorsement is entered directly into the passport at the embassy.

Please make sure that your passport has at least 1 free page and is valid for at least another 6 months. If your identity papers contain an Israeli entry stamp, complications may arise in obtaining the visa.

Use - if available - a second passport without an Israeli entry or apply for a new identification document.

No, usually the visa entry is valid without a photo.

Yes, for Algeria, you need an invitation letter from an inviting host in Algeria. The type of invitation varies depending on the purpose of the trip or the type of visa. For tourist stays, a hotel booking confirmation is sufficient. However, it should come directly from the hotel. Reservations on online booking portals are not allowed because they can usually be canceled quickly and free of charge. For the tourist visa, the hotel booking confirmation and the main visa serve as substitute documents. Further information can be found under the individual visa categories for Algeria.