AlgeriaGermany
Algerian passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
90
EUR · visa fee
about $97
15-30
days
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Algerian citizens apply for a Germany visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Germany admits Algerian citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Schengen visa (any member state)
Holders of a valid Schengen visa (text on the visa reads 'valid for Schengen states') can travel to Germany for up to 90 days in any period of 180 days.
auswaertiges-amt.de ↗EU / Schengen residence permit or PR
Non-EU citizens holding a valid residence permit issued by any of the fully-applying Schengen states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland) do not need a visa for visits to Germany of up to 90 days in any period of 180 days when not taking up work..
auswaertiges-amt.de ↗Germany visa cost for Algerian citizens
EUR 90
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), adult
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), adult
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
EUR 90
Germany visa types for Algerian citizens
Official VisitTouristdocuments
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the states covered by the Schengen Agreements (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania , Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden). The duration of the short-stay visa not exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the vignette. Visas for stays exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (residence permits, family reunification, etc.)
- The German Embassy in Algiers deals only with Schengen visa applications.The only destination / main destination is Germany
- Additional documents may be requested, if necessary. The German Embassy reserves the right to summon the applicants for an interview.
- The submission of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issuance of the visa.
- In Arabic, a translation into English or French must be attached.
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant
- 01 recent identity photo in color on white background.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa requested and photocopy in A4 format of the first page and photocopy of Schengen visas and any page used+ photocopy of ancient passport (if the new one date from less than one year).The passport must have at least two pages free.
- Travel insurance valid for all countries of the Schengen area, covering medical and repatriation costs in case of accident or sickness (minimum coverage: € 30,000).
- Declaration according §54 paragraph 2 number 8 in relation with §53 of law of the stay, downloadable on
- Business Visit: original letter of invitation and commitment of the German business partner, which must include the number of the Organization, duly signed, specifying the reason, dates and duration (Contracts, invoices, correspondence, proof of import, etc.) and the mission statement confirming the reason and duration of the business trip. (original if it is your first travel in Schengen area)
- Verbal note or mission order with the name of the applicant, his official function, recruitment date, purpose and period of the visit and the guarantee that all expenses involved will be covered.
- Proof of means of subsistence: Statement of a bank account in Algeria for the last three months; Proof of the economic resources in euros allowing the stay (credit card, extract of the bank account showing movement) or taking charge.
- Proof of the traveler's socio-occupational situation:
- Employees: Work certificate or recent employment contract + last three pay slips + leave or mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate (CNAS) + annual declaration of wages of the previous year + trade register Of the employer.
- Retailers: Employer's business register + certificate of existence + management proxy + role extract + update of CASNOS +Bank statement of the last six months.
- Liberal Professions: Installation Decision / Business Card + C20 + update of CASNOS+ Bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: Certificate of farmer + Farmer map + Update of CASNOS+Bank statement of last six months
- Retired: Certificate of receipt of a retirement pension.
- Students and minors: Certificate of schooling + student card + proof of the socio-professional situation of the parents + care by the parents.
- Unemployed: Proof of current financial resources.
www.algier.diplo.de (algier.diplo.de ↗)
Touristic visaTouristdocuments
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the states covered by the Schengen Agreements (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden). The duration of the short-stay visa not exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the vignette. Visas for stays exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (residence permits, family reunification, etc.)
- The German Embassy in Algiers deals only with Schengen visa applications
- Additional documents may be requested, if necessary. The German Embassy reserves the right to summon the applicants for an interview.
- The submission of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issuance of the visa.
- In Arabic, a translation into English or French must be attached.
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant.
- 01 recent identity photo in color on white background.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa requested and photocopy in A4 format of the first page and photocopy of Schengen visas and any page used. +photocopy of the ancient passport (if the new one date from less than one year)The passport must have at least two pages free.
- Travel insurance valid for all countries of the Schengen area, covering medical and repatriation costs in case of accident or sickness (minimum coverage: € 30,000).
- Declaration according §54 paragraph 2 number 8 in relation with §53 of law of the stay ,downloadable on
- Formal obligation (German Residence Law) according to §66-68 from the inviting person in Germany: original+copy
- Family record, birth certificate N ° 12,marriage certificate, residence card of the parent in Germany
- Proof of means of subsistence: Statement of a bank account in Algeria for the last three months; Proof of the economic resources in euros allowing the stay (credit card, extract of the bank account showing movement) or taking charge.
- Proof of the traveler's socio-occupational situation:
- Employees: Work certificate or recent employment contract + last three pay slips + leave or mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate (CNAS) + annual declaration of wages of the previous year + trade register Of the employer.
- Retailers: Employer's business register + certificate of existence + management proxy + role extract + update of CASNOS.+bank statement of the last six months.
- Liberal Professions: Installation Decision / Business Card + update of CASNOS +bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: Certificate of farmer +farmer map+ update of CASNOS+role extract+bank statement of the last six months.
- Taxi: booklet of place+ technical control
- Retired: Certificate of receipt of a retirement pension.
- Students and minors: Certificate of schooling + student card + proof of the socio-professional situation of the parents + care by the parents.
- Unemployed: Proof of current financial resources.
- Minor: traveling alone or with only one parent: parental authorization + copy of the passport of both parents + signature of both parents on the application form. If the guardianship does not return to the father: authorization of the guardian + proof of the guardianship (certificate of death of the father or legal disposition).
The only destination / main destination is Germany
www.algier.diplo.de (algier.diplo.de ↗)
Schengen Visa (Type C) - Tourist/VisitorTourist
90 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 180d
Short-stay visits to Germany and the Schengen Area for tourism, visiting family or friends, or cultural purposes. Valid for the entire Schengen zone.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Standard fee €90 (approx. USD 97 at 2026 rates). Children ages 6-12 pay €45; under 6 free. Reduced fee of €35 for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine. Schengen visa applications cannot be submitted online - in-person appointment required. Applications must be submitted at the German mission of the country of main destination. Stay limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen states.
Official page ↗Schengen Visa (Type C) - BusinessBusinessdocuments
90 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 180d
Short-stay visits for business activities such as attending meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or negotiations. Does not permit taking up employment.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Business/Conference/Trade Fair”
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the 26 States concerned by the Schengen Agreements (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland). The duration of the visa cannot exceed 90 days per semester, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the sticker. Visas for stays longer than 90 days per semester are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (special forms are available at the counter or downloadable under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- Additional documents may, if necessary, be requested. The processing time will be 15 working days from the date of filing. The presentation of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issue of a visa. The applicant must provide all documents during a personal interview with the Embassy and not send them by mail to the Embassy. To the documents in Arabic language a translation in German or French language must be joined. Administrative costs (non-refundable in case of refusal): the equivalent of 80.00 Euro to be paid only in Algerian dinars in cash when filing the application. Applications are submitted at the earliest six months before the start of the planned trip.
- SUPPLIES, 1 original with 1 copy
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant on Videx (videx.diplo.de ↗)
- Visa application form in one copy, fully completed and personally signed by the applicant. The form is provided free of charge at the counter and can be downloaded under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- A biometric photo (recent identity photo on bright background and uncovered face)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa requested.
- Copy of all targeted pages of the passport + copy of the previous passport (if the current one is less than one year old)
- Travel health insurance contract covering the duration of the first trip, valid for all countries in the Schengen area, covering medical costs and repatriation in the event of accident or illness (minimum cover: € 30,000)
- Invitation from the German company / or institution in original specifying the reason, the duration of the visit and the care during the stay in Germany or Lithuania + a copy of the passport or identity card of the person who signed the invitation. The copy of the commercial register of the German company / institution is compulsory, with the exception of German companies known worldwide, p. ex. Siemens, BASF, Mercedes, etc.
- Reservation ticket or invitation to visit a fair
- Supporting documents for commercial relations with a German company (invoices, direct debits, contracts)
- Evidence of the traveler’s socio-professional situation:
- Married persons: family file
- Employees: recent work certificate or work contract + last three pay slips + mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate + employer's business register in Arabic and French + bank statement of the last six months
- Merchants: trade register in Arabic and French + roll extract + certificate of the updating of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Liberal professions: installation decision / professional card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: certificate of farmer + farmer's card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Retired persons: retirement certificate
- Students: certificate of education + student card + supporting documents parents' socio-professional situation
- If the applicant is not an Algerian national: Algerian residence card, valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa application
Only applications with Germany or Lithuania as the main destination of the trip will be accepted. The documents must be presented in original with a simple copy.
Same fee structure as tourist Schengen visa (€90 standard). Business activities permitted but not employment. Applicants must demonstrate purpose of visit with invitation letters or conference documentation. Stay limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Official page ↗Airport Transit Visa (Type A)Transitdocuments
single entry
Allows nationals of certain countries to transit through the international transit area of German airports (Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin-Brandenburg) without entering the Schengen Area.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- One (1) completed and signed visa application form duly filled.
- Valid passport with validity of at least (3) months after expiry of the visa and should contain at least 3 blank pages.
- One (1) photocopy of all passport pages
- Two (2) recent passport-size photographs bearing a true likeness to the applicant with a white background.
- Confirmed air ticket/s to final destination. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained.
- Valid entry visa for country of Destination.
- NON-ALGERIAN CITIZEN:
- FOR MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE):
Residence permit valid for 3 months after return
Birth certification of minor
Authorization of the both Parents or Legal Guardian
Copy of Passport Data Page of both Parent or Legal Guardian/
In case of guardianship, documentary evidence proving status
Required only for nationals of specific high-risk countries (approximately 20 nationalities including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, etc.). Transit visa holders remain in the international transit area and do not enter Schengen territory. Holders of valid Schengen, US, Canadian, Japanese visas or residence permits are exempt from this requirement. The five major German airports with international transit zones are Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Berlin-Brandenburg.
Official page ↗Schengen Visa (Type C) - Medical TreatmentMedicaldocuments
90 dayssingle entry15-30d processingvalid 180d
Short-stay visa for non-EU nationals seeking medical treatment in Germany for up to 90 days.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the 26 States concerned by the Schengen Agreements (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland). The duration of the visa cannot exceed 90 days per semester, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the sticker. Visas for stays longer than 90 days per semester are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (special forms are available at the counter or downloadable under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- Additional documents may, if necessary, be requested. The processing time will be 15 working days from the date of filing. The presentation of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issue of a visa. The applicant must provide all documents during a personal interview with the Embassy and not send them by mail to the Embassy. To the documents in Arabic language a translation in German or French language must be joined. Administrative costs (non-refundable in case of refusal): the equivalent of 80.00 Euro to be paid only in Algerian dinars in cash when filing the application. Applications are submitted at the earliest six months before the start of the planned trip.
- SUPPLIES, 1 original with 1 copy
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant on Videx (videx.diplo.de ↗)
- Visa application form in one copy, fully completed and personally signed by the applicant. The form is provided free of charge at the counter and can be downloaded under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- A biometric photo (recent identity photo on bright background and uncovered face)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa requested.
- Copy of all targeted pages of the passport + copy of the previous passport (if the current one is less than one year old)
- Travel health insurance contract covering the duration of the first trip, valid for all countries in the Schengen area, covering medical costs and repatriation in the event of accident or illness (minimum cover: € 30,000)
- Invitation from the German company / or institution in original specifying the reason, the duration of the visit and the care during the stay in Germany or Lithuania + a copy of the passport or identity card of the person who signed the invitation. The copy of the commercial register of the German company / institution is compulsory, with the exception of German companies known worldwide, p. ex. Siemens, BASF, Mercedes, etc.
- Reservation ticket or invitation to visit a fair
- Supporting documents for commercial relations with a German company (invoices, direct debits, contracts)
- Evidence of the traveler’s socio-professional situation:
- Married persons: family file
- Employees: recent work certificate or work contract + last three pay slips + mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate + employer's business register in Arabic and French
- Merchants: trade register in Arabic and French + roll extract + certificate of the updating of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Liberal professions: installation decision / professional card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: certificate of farmer + farmer's card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Retired persons: retirement certificate
- Students: certificate of education + student card + supporting documents parents' socio-professional situation
- If the applicant is not an Algerian national: Algerian residence card, valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa application
Only applications with Germany or Lithuania as the main destination of the trip will be accepted. The documents must be presented in original with a simple copy.
Standard Schengen visa fee €90. Applicants must provide documentation from a German medical institution confirming treatment and estimated duration, proof of financial coverage, and accompanying person documentation if applicable. For treatments requiring more than 90 days, a national visa (Category D) for medical reasons may be issued instead.
Official page ↗Family/Friend visitFamilydocuments
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the states covered by the Schengen Agreements (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden). The duration of the short-stay visa not exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the vignette. Visas for stays exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (residence permits, family reunification, etc.)
- The German Embassy in Algiers deals only with Schengen visa applications.
- Additional documents may be requested, if necessary. The German Embassy reserves the right to summon the applicants for an interview.
- The submission of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issuance of the visa.
- In Arabic, a translation into English or French must be attached.
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant on VIDEX (videx.diplo.de ↗).
- 01 recent identity photo in color on white background.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa requested and photocopy in A4 format of the first page and photocopy of Schengen visas and any page used. +photocopy of the ancient passport (if the new one date from less than one year)The passport must have at least two pages free.
- Travel insurance valid for all countries of the Schengen area, covering medical and repatriation costs in case of accident or sickness (minimum coverage: € 30,000).
- Declaration according §54 paragraph 2 number 8 in relation with §53 of law of the stay ,downloadable on
- Formal obligation (German Residence Law) according to §66-68 from the inviting person in Germany: original+copy
- Family record, birth certificate N ° 12,marriage certificate, residence card of the parent in Germany
- Proof of means of subsistence: Statement of a bank account in Algeria for the last three months; Proof of the economic resources in euros allowing the stay (credit card, extract of the bank account showing movement) or taking charge.
- Proof of the traveler's socio-occupational situation:
- Employees: Work certificate or recent employment contract + last three pay slips + leave or mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate (CNAS) + annual declaration of wages of the previous year + trade register Of the employer.Bank statment of the last six months
- Retailers: Employer's business register + certificate of existence + management proxy + role extract + update of CASNOS.+bank statement of the last six months.
- Liberal Professions: Installation Decision / Business Card + update of CASNOS +bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: Certificate of farmer +farmer map+ update of CASNOS+role extract+bank statement of the last six months.
- Taxi: booklet of place+ technical control+bank statment of the last six months .
- Retired: Certificate of receipt of a retirement pension.
- Students and minors: Certificate of schooling + student card + proof of the socio-professional situation of the parents + care by the parents.+Leave of absence of the university/primary school/college
- Unemployed: Proof of current financial resources. Autorisation If the applicant is married : family card is required.
- Minor: traveling alone or with only one parent: parental authorization + copy of the passport of both parents + signature of both parents on the application form. If the guardianship does not return to the father: authorization of the guardian + proof of the guardianship (certificate of death of the father or legal disposition).
The only destination / main destination is Germany
www.algier.diplo.de (algier.diplo.de ↗)
Visa for Spouse/Relatives of EU/German NationalsFamilydocuments
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the states covered by the Schengen Agreements (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden). The duration of the short-stay visa not exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the vignette. Visas for stays exceeding 90 days over a period of 180 days are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (residence permits, family reunification, etc.)
- The German Embassy in Algiers deals only with Schengen visa applications
- Additional documents may be requested , if necessary. The German Embassy reserves the right to summon the applicants for an interview.
- The submission of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issuance of the visa.
- In Arabic, a translation into English or French must be attached.
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant.
- 1 recent identity photo in color on white background.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the visa requested and photocopy in A4 format of the first page and photocopy of Schengen visas and any page used. +photocopy of the ancient passport (if the new one date from less than one year)The passport must have at least two pages free.
- Travel insurance valid for all countries of the Schengen area, covering medical and repatriation costs in case of accident or sickness (minimum coverage: € 30,000).
- Declaration according §54 paragraph 2 number 8 in relation with §53 of law of the stay ,downloadable on
- Formal obligation (German Residence Law) according to §66-68 from the inviting person in Germany: original+copy
- Family record, birth certificate N ° 12,marriage certificate, residence card of the parent in Germany
- Proof of means of subsistence: Statement of a bank account in Algeria for the last three months; Proof of the economic resources in euros allowing the stay (credit card, extract of the bank account showing movement) or taking charge.
- Proof of the traveler's socio-occupational situation:
- Employees: Work certificate or recent employment contract + last three pay slips + leave or mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate (CNAS) + annual declaration of wages of the previous year + trade register Of the employer.
- Retailers: Employer's business register + certificate of existence + management proxy + role extract + update of CASNOS.+bank statement of the last six months.
- Liberal Professions: Installation Decision / Business Card + update of CASNOS +bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: Certificate of farmer +farmer map+ update of CASNOS+role extract+bank statement of the last six months.
- Taxi: booklet of place+ technical control
- Retired: Certificate of receipt of a retirement pension.
- Students and minors: Certificate of schooling + student card + proof of the socio-professional situation of the parents + care by the parents.
- Unemployed: Proof of current financial resources.
- Minor: traveling alone or with only one parent: parental authorization + copy of the passport of both parents + signature of both parents on the application form. If the guardianship does not return to the father : authorization of the guardian + proof of the guardianship (certificate of death of the father or legal disposition).
The only destination / main destination is Germany
www.algier.diplo.de (algier.diplo.de ↗)
National Visa for Family Reunification (Category D)Family
multiple entry60-180d processingonline
Allows spouses and minor children of German residents or citizens to join their family member in Germany for long-term stays.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
National visa fee €75 standard; minors €37.50. Fee waivers apply for family members of German/EU citizens. Foreign spouses joining German residents generally must demonstrate basic German language proficiency (A1 level) prior to entry. Application forwarded to local Foreigners' Authority for approval - processing can take several months. Online application through Consular Services Portal available as of January 2025. Family members of EU Blue Card holders receive immediate unlimited work authorization.
Official page ↗Sports Purpose/Cultural Event and StudyStudentdocuments
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)
- The Schengen visa allows entry and free movement on the territory of the 26 States concerned by the Schengen Agreements (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland). The duration of the visa cannot exceed 90 days per semester, except for the shorter duration mentioned on the sticker. Visas for stays longer than 90 days per semester are not Schengen visas and are subject to special conditions (special forms are available at the counter or downloadable under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- Additional documents may, if necessary, be requested. The processing time will be 15 working days from the date of filing. The presentation of a complete dossier does not necessarily entail the issue of a visa. The applicant must provide all documents during a personal interview with the Embassy and not send them by mail to the Embassy. To the documents in Arabic language a translation in German or French language must be joined. Administrative costs (non-refundable in case of refusal): the equivalent of 80.00 Euro to be paid only in Algerian dinars in cash when filing the application. Applications are submitted at the earliest six months before the start of the planned trip.
- SUPPLIES, 1 original with 1 copy
- Visa application form duly filled in and signed personally by the applicant on Videx (videx.diplo.de ↗)
- Visa application form in one copy, fully completed and personally signed by the applicant. The form is provided free of charge at the counter and can be downloaded under the following link: algier.diplo.de ↗ (algier.diplo.de ↗)
- A biometric photo (recent identity photo on bright background and uncovered face)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa requested.
- Copy of all targeted pages of the passport + copy of the previous passport (if the current one is less than one year old)
- Travel health insurance contract covering the duration of the first trip, valid for all countries in the Schengen area, covering medical costs and repatriation in the event of accident or illness (minimum cover: € 30,000)
- Invitation from the German company / or institution in original specifying the reason, the duration of the visit and the care during the stay in Germany or Lithuania + a copy of the passport or identity card of the person who signed the invitation. The copy of the commercial register of the German company / institution is compulsory, with the exception of German companies known worldwide, p. ex. Siemens, BASF, Mercedes, etc.
- Reservation ticket or invitation to visit a fair
- Supporting documents for commercial relations with a German company (invoices, direct debits, contracts)
- Evidence of the traveler’s socio-professional situation:
- Married persons: family file
- Employees: recent work certificate or work contract + last three pay slips + mission order + Social Security affiliation certificate + employer's business register in Arabic and French
- Merchants: trade register in Arabic and French + roll extract + certificate of the updating of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Liberal professions: installation decision / professional card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Farmers: certificate of farmer + farmer's card + update of the CASNOS + bank statement of the last six months
- Retired persons: retirement certificate
- Students: certificate of education + student card + supporting documents parents' socio-professional situation
- If the applicant is not an Algerian national: Algerian residence card, valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa application
Only applications with Germany or Lithuania as the main destination of the trip will be accepted. The documents must be presented in original with a simple copy.
Study VisaStudentdocuments
- Two (2) application forms,accompanied by the information under Article 54 of the Law on the Residence of Foreigners in Germany - AufenthG, duly completed and signed.
- Where applicable, two (2) completed and signed contact information and power of attorney
- Two (2) recent biometric passport id photos (format: see sample photo table).
- A valid passport (signed by hand, with at least two (2) blank pages).
- Two (2) single copies of the identity page of your valid passport.
- Original of your certificate of admission to higher education/studienkolleg and two (2) copies, with indication of the language of instruction
- If available: original of the certificate of other university degrees and two (2) copies and translation for French, English or Deutch.
- Curriculum vitae with one (1) copy.
- Cover letter with one (1) copy.
- If this is not confirmed by the institution in the admission decision: original of the attestation of the language skills required for the studies or for the measure preparing for studies in the language of instruction (or the language course preparing for studies, as a rule at least level B2 in the language of instruction), and two (2) copies.
- Proof that you have sufficient financial means.
- Proof of sufficient health insurance coverage (must be presented at the latest at the time of recovery of the visa)
- For language courses or internships preparing for studies
- Applicant for a nationality other than Algerian nationality
statements.
financing
For his stay in Germany, the applicant must haveat least 861 euros permonth. When you submit your visa application, you must certify that you have financial means for at least one year, i.e. at least EUR 10 332 (e.g. by means of a blocked account or a formal declaration of support).
In case of funding through a blocked account: the blocked account must be opened BEFORE applying for a visa. When submitting the visa application, only the official confirmation of the opening of the account,with indication of the total amount paid and the amount availablemonthly, is accepted. A confirmation that does not mention these amounts is not enough.
If, as a student, you wish to be affiliated to the statutory health insurance scheme, please note that you will only be able to benefit from it when you have your domicile in Germany and are enrolled in university.
In the event of entering
German territory at an earlier date, you must take out private health insurance, which will cover you until you enroll in university and until you are covered by the statutory
health insurance scheme. In their insurance conditions, travel health insurance may exclude coverage as long as a long-term or permanent stay is planned. Please also note that
even health insurance for foreigners in Germany may include such an exclusion.
Admission to language courses or internships preparing for studies.
Two (2) copies of the Algerian residence permit
National Visa for Language Course / Preparatory College (Studienkolleg)Student
multiple entry30-120d processingonline
Allows non-EU nationals to attend German language courses or a university preparatory college (Studienkolleg) in preparation for university admission in Germany.
National visa fee €75; minors €37.50. Applicants must present proof of enrollment in a recognized language school or Studienkolleg and sufficient financial means. Processing takes several weeks to months. On completion of preparatory studies, permit can be converted to a student residence permit.
Official page ↗National Visa for Study (Category D) - Student VisaStudent
multiple entry30-120d processingonline
Long-stay visa for non-EU nationals accepted to study at a German university, language school, or other recognized educational institution for more than 90 days.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81); minors pay €37.50. Fee waivers apply in certain cases (researchers, some scholars). Processing typically takes 'several weeks, in individual cases even months' per official FAQ. Online application through the Consular Services Portal available as of January 2025 for national visa categories including study, though in-person appointment still required for biometrics and fee payment. Applicants must show proof of acceptance at a German institution and sufficient financing (blocked account of approx. €11,904/year, scholarship, or parental guarantee). Upon arrival, students convert the visa to a residence permit at the local Foreigners' Authority (Ausländerbehörde).
Official page ↗EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU)Work
multiple entry30-90d processingvalid 1460donline
Residence permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals with a university degree and a job offer meeting minimum salary thresholds, enabling high-skilled employment in Germany.
Requires minimum gross annual salary of €50,700 (general occupations) or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations (STEM, IT, medicine, engineering). Initial permit issued for 4 years (or contract duration +3 months if shorter). Settlement permit (permanent residence) accessible after 27 months; reduced to 21 months with B1-level German. Spouses granted immediate unlimited work permission. Salary thresholds current as of 2026.
Official page ↗National Visa - Job Search / Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)Work
365 daysmultiple entry28-90d processingvalid 365donline
Allows non-EU nationals to enter Germany to search for qualified employment without a pre-existing job offer, based on a points system or recognized German-equivalent qualification.
Introduced under the 2023 Skilled Immigration Act reform. Eligibility: either a foreign qualification recognized in Germany, OR at least 6 points in the points system (qualifications, work experience, language skills, age, ties to Germany). Requires proof of financial resources (blocked account with min. €1,091 net/month or equivalent). German language minimum A1 level required. Allows limited employment (e.g., trial work of up to 2 weeks) during the search period. Can be extended up to 2 years if a qualifying job offer is received.
Official page ↗National Visa for a Study-Related Internship (Section 16e AufenthG)Work
180 daysmultiple entry30-90d processingonline
Long-stay visa allowing non-EU students, or graduates within two years of completing their degree, to complete an internship in Germany related to their field of study in order to gain professional work experience.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81). Issued for the duration of the internship and for a maximum of 6 months; no employment other than the internship is permitted. Applicant must be currently enrolled at a university abroad or have graduated no more than two years before applying, and the internship must correspond to the course of study. Requires an internship agreement with a German host. A separate route (Section 16a AufenthG) covers in-company vocational training and non-study-related company internships. Make it in Germany is the official German government skilled-immigration portal.
Official page ↗National Visa for Au Pair Stay (Category D)Work
365 daysmultiple entry30-90d processing
Allows young non-EU nationals aged 18-27 to live with a German host family for cultural exchange, helping with childcare and light housework in return for board, lodging and pocket money while improving their German.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81). Applicant must be aged 18-27, single and childless, hold at least basic (A1) German-language skills, and have an au pair contract with a host family whose everyday language is German. Stay granted for the contract duration, minimum 6 and maximum 12 months (non-renewable). The Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) must approve the contract. Applicants advised to apply about 8-10 weeks before departure. Nationals of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, UK and USA may enter without a visa and obtain the residence permit after arrival. Official page shown is the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) au pair visa page; other German missions apply the same national rules.
Official page ↗National Visa for Employment - Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT-Card)Work
1095 daysmultiple entryvalid 1095d
Long-stay visa under Section 19 of the Residence Act (implementing EU Directive 2014/66/EU) allowing managers, specialists, and trainees of an international enterprise established abroad to work temporarily at that company's branch, subsidiary, or group entity in Germany, under an existing intra-company employment relationship.
Official checklist published by German Missions in the United States (June 2026 edition), part of the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) network. ICT-Card is issued for up to 3 years for managers and specialists; capped at 1 year for trainees (max_stay_days/validity_days shown here reflect the 3-year manager/specialist cap - trainee stays are shorter). Distinct from the standard Skilled Worker national employment visa in that it covers transfers within the same corporate group rather than new local hires. Requires proof of the intra-company employment relationship (Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis + Zusatzblatt B), a recognized German or foreign university qualification, a passport issued within the last 10 years with 2 blank pages and validity exceeding the stay by 3+ months, and Schengen-compliant travel health insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage) pending enrollment in statutory insurance. The processing fee is not stated as a fixed figure in this checklist ('payable in cash and/or by visa/Mastercard - verify with the competent German mission'); the standard Category D national visa fee of EUR 75 (approx. USD 81) per the Federal Foreign Office's general national-visa fee schedule (https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/215870-215870) is applied here since the ICT-Card is explicitly a Section 19 national (Category D) visa, but travelers should confirm the exact amount with their specific mission.
Official page ↗National Visa for Employment (Category D) - Skilled WorkerWork
multiple entry30-180d processingonline
Long-stay visa for non-EU nationals with recognized foreign vocational or academic qualifications who have a concrete employment offer from a German employer.
National visa fee €75 standard; minors €37.50. Must apply before entering Germany (exceptions: nationals of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, USA may enter visa-free and apply for residence permit in Germany). Based on Skilled Immigration Act (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz). Requires Federal Employment Agency (BA) approval in most cases. Online application through Consular Services Portal available as of January 2025. Fast-track procedure (Section 81a AufenthG) available for employer-sponsored cases at extra fee (€411 paid by employer). Path to settlement permit (permanent residence) after 4 years.
Official page ↗National Visa for Recognition of Foreign Qualifications (Section 16d AufenthG)Work
multiple entry30-120d processingvalid 730donline
Long-stay visa allowing non-EU skilled workers to travel to Germany to complete the steps needed to have a foreign vocational or academic qualification formally recognised, including adaptation courses, examinations or practical training.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81). Residence permit issued for up to 24 months and extendable by up to 12 months (generally max ~3 years total). Requires notice from the competent recognition authority that further qualification measures are needed, evidence of the foreign qualification, German-language skills, and a secured livelihood of at least €1,091 per month (2026) or a formal declaration of commitment. Liberalised under the Skilled Immigration Act reform in force from 1 March 2024, allowing recognition steps to be completed after entry. Holders may take limited employment (up to 20 hours/week) and qualification-related work. Make it in Germany is the official German government skilled-immigration portal.
Official page ↗National Visa for Self-Employment / Business (Section 21 AufenthG)Work
multiple entry60-180d processingvalid 1095donline
Residence permit for non-EU nationals wishing to establish or run a business or self-employed activity in Germany, subject to demonstrating economic viability and interest.
No fixed minimum investment amount - viability and economic impact assessed case by case. Requires demonstration of economic interest, positive impact, and secured financing. Initial permit valid up to 3 years; settlement permit (permanent residence) possible after 3 years of successful operation. Persons over 45 must show adequate pension provision. For liberal professions (freelancers), Section 21(5) applies with slightly different criteria.
Official page ↗National Visa for Vocational Training (Berufsausbildung)Work
multiple entry30-120d processingonline
Allows non-EU nationals to enter Germany to complete recognized vocational training (Ausbildung) or retraining programs at German companies.
National visa fee €75. Expanded under 2023 Skilled Immigration Act reform. Requires a training contract with a recognized German company. Federal Employment Agency approval required. Online application through Consular Services Portal available as of January 2025. Trainees are permitted to work during training as part of the program.
Official page ↗Western Balkans Regulation Work Visa (Section 26(2) BeschV)Work
multiple entry
Work visa allowing nationals of six Western Balkan states to take up any type of employment in Germany with a concrete job offer, without needing recognised qualifications or a minimum salary/language threshold.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81). Available ONLY to nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia under Section 26(2) of the Employment Ordinance (Beschäftigungsverordnung, BeschV). No qualification recognition, salary minimum or German-language requirement for the visa itself, but a binding employment contract or job offer approved by the Federal Employment Agency is required and pay must be comparable to local wages. Regulated professions (e.g. doctor, nurse) still require the relevant state licence. Made permanent (indefinite) from November 2023; annual Federal Employment Agency approval quota is 50,000. Appointment waiting times at missions can be long. Official source is the make-it-in-germany.com government fact sheet.
Official page ↗Visa for the recognition of vocational trainingOtherdocuments
- Two (2) application forms, accompanied by the information under Article 54 of the Law on the Stay of Foreigners in Germany - AufenthG, duly completed and signed.
- Where applicable, two (2) completed and signed contact information and power of attorney statements.
- Two (2) recent biometric passport id photos.
- A valid passport (hand-signed with at least two (2) blank pages).
- Two (2) single copies of the identity page of your valid passport.
- Form completed and signed by the employer: " Declaration of Employment (PDF checklist ↗) " with supplementary sheet A (PDF checklist ↗), original and two (2) copies
- Decision of the body responsible for professional recognition in Germany
- If the decision on deficiencies in training so provides: registration for theoretical training, in company qualification measures (with the continuing education programme) or in examination preparation courses:
- If the decision on deficiencies in training so provides: registration for the knowledge verification examination and, if applicable, registration for the knowledgeverification examination preparation course: original and two (2) copies.
- If a German course is planned as part of the qualification measure: confirmation of registration for this course by the language school, with indication of the number of hours of lessons per week (intensive course including at least 18 hours of courses per week) and confirmation of payment of the course fees: original and two (2) copies.
- Supporting documents attesting to the qualification, e.g., diplomas, certificates, and attestation of successful completion of the diploma: original and two (2) copies with translation.
- Proof of current knowledge of German: original and two (2) copies. (The minimum level required is generally A2, and B1 in health professions)
- Proof of sufficient health insurance coverage (must be presented at the latest at the time of recovery of the visa) If, as an employee, you are compulsorily affiliated to the statutory health insurance scheme, please note that you will only be able to benefit from it when you have taken up residence in Germany and started working. In the event of entering
- Proof that you have sufficient financial means.
- Applicant for a nationality other than Algerian nationality
confirming the need to implement adaptation and compensation measures to establish the equivalence of the professional qualification or to grant the authorization to practice the profession: original and two (2) copies.
Learn more about the recognition of foreign diplomas: www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de (www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de).
original and two (2) copies.
German territory on an earlier date, you must take out private health insurance, which will cover you until the start date of your employment contract and until you are covered by the statutory health insurance scheme. In their insurance conditions, travel health insurance may exclude coverage as long as a long-term or permanent stay is planned. Please also note that even health insurance for people staying temporarily in Germany may include such an exclusion.
financing
For their stay in Germany, each applicant must have a net monthly amount of at least EUR 827 / a gross monthly amount of at least EUR 1033. Proof of these funds must be provided in advance when the application is lodged. If the applicant does not receive a salary immediately after entering the territory or if the salary received is less than a net monthly amount of EUR 818, he must justify separately from the missing monthly amount, for example by a blocked account.
If the applicant finances his stay himself, he must have a monthly amount of at least EUR 947 (e.g. through a blocked account).
In case of funding through a blocked account: the blocked account must be opened BEFORE applying for a visa. When submitting the visa application, only the official confirmation of the opening of the account,with indication of the total amount paid and the amount availablemonthly, is accepted. A confirmation that does not mention these amounts is not enough.
Two (2) copies of the Algerian residence permit
Diplomatic / Official VisaDiplomatic
multiple entry
Visas issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports for official government purposes, accreditation, or international organization activities in Germany.
Fee exempt. Governed by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and bilateral agreements. Note: Georgian holders of official passports specifically REQUIRE a visa for entry into Germany per footnote 9 of the official visa requirements table - unlike ordinary passport holders who are visa-free. Diplomatic/official visa terms vary by nationality and specific bilateral agreements.
Official page ↗National Visa for Research / ScientistsOther
multiple entry30-90d processingonline
Allows researchers and scientists from non-EU countries to conduct research activities at recognized German research institutions under a hosting agreement.
Fee waiver applies for researchers per visa facilitation agreements and official policy. Requires a hosting agreement with a recognized German research institution (university, Fraunhofer, Max Planck, Helmholtz, etc.). Based on Section 18d AufenthG. Online application through Consular Services Portal available as of January 2025.
Official page ↗National Visa for Voluntary Service (Category D)Other
730 daysmultiple entry14-60d processing
Long-stay visa for non-EU nationals participating in a recognised German voluntary service scheme such as the Federal Volunteer Service (BFD), Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) or European Solidarity Corps.
National visa fee €75 (approx. USD 81). Even unpaid volunteering counts as employment, so a residence title authorising the voluntary service is required for stays exceeding 90 days. Duration of service is between 6 and 24 months (typically 12). Requires an agreement with a recognised sending or host organisation. Volunteers receive pocket money (Taschengeld), not a salary. Most applications are processed within about two weeks. Official page shown is the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) volunteering/charity-work visa page.
Official page ↗Working Holiday VisaWorking holiday
365 daysmultiple entry14-60d processingvalid 365d
Allows young nationals of bilateral agreement partner countries to combine travel and short-term employment in Germany, primarily for holiday purposes.
Available to nationals of: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Chile, and Hong Kong SAR under bilateral agreements. Applicants generally must be aged 18-30 (some agreements allow up to 35). Employment is permitted but must remain secondary to the holiday purpose. Specific terms vary per bilateral agreement. National visa fee €75 applies where applicable.
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Germany visa for Algerian citizens - FAQ
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Yes - Algerian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Germany embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Algerian citizens need for Germany?
A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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