IndiaAlgeria

Indian passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

90

days

on a tourist visa

160

USD ยท visa fee

10-15

days

processing time

VFS

visa application centre

How Indian citizens apply for a Algeria visa

  1. Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

No advance visa with these documents

Algeria admits Indian citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:

Visa on arrival ยท up to 30 days

EU / Schengen residence permit or PR

Holders of a valid residence permit issued by Hungary, wishing to travel for tourist purposes for a period not exceeding one month to specific southern Algerian provinces (Adrar, Laghouat, Biskra, Bechar, Tamanrasset, Djelfa, Msila, Ouargla, El-Bayad, Illizi, Tindouf, El-Oued, Naama, Ghardaia, Timimoune, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Ouled Djellal, Beni Abbes, Ain Salah, Ain Guezzam, Touggourt, Djanet, El M'Ghaier, El Menia) are not required to apply for a tourist visa at the Embassy level.

embbudapest.mfa.gov.dz โ†—

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Algeria visa cost for Indian citizens

USD 160

Tourist (Tourism) visa - embassy sticker visa

Fee payable by bank demand draft to 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi' (per VFS Global India page); exact INR amount published only in a fee table not retrievable from official sources (third parties report ~INR 9,700 for a 90-day visa - unverified, so left null).

Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee for Indian applicants is about INR 1600 on top of the visa fee (varies by centre).

  • Tourist (Tourism) visa - embassy sticker visa

    typically up to 90 days, single entry for tourist category

    USD 160

Algeria visa types for Indian citizens

Tourist VisaTourist

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processingvalid 180d

Entry for holiday and leisure travel to Algeria. Also available as a regularization visa on arrival for organized tours exclusively to southern provinces.

  • Guarantee of sufficient funds for the visit (bank statement of six (06) months).
  • Typed covering letter.

Must apply at Algerian embassy/consulate before travel. No e-visa system exists. Visa on arrival (regularization visa) available only for organized tours to specific southern provinces (Adrar, Tamanrasset, etc.) for all nationalities when booked through an Algerian-accredited travel agency. Validity periods available: 90 days, 180 days, 1 year, or 2 years. Max stay per entry: 90 days; cumulative: 180 days per year.

Official page โ†—
Business VisaBusiness

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processingvalid 180d

Short-term entry for commercial activities, meetings, and business negotiations in Algeria.

  • Original invitation letter from Algerian company which should be submitted in hard copy, attested by the Algerian Chamber of Commerce.
  • Letter of responsibility typewritten on the company letterhead is required and must be addressed to: Embassy of Algeria, Visa Section, B-6, Anand Niketan, New Delhi, 110021, India.
  • The letter must explain all of the following -
  • Nature of business to be performed.
  • Name and address of reference to be visited in Algeria
  • The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.

Must apply at Algerian embassy/consulate before travel. Supports single or multiple entry. Validity can range from 90 days to 2 years.

Official page โ†—
Transit VisaTransit

7 dayssingle entry10-15d processingvalid 30d

Short-stay passage through Algeria en route to a third country.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Corrected max stay from 3 to 7 days: the Algerian MFA's official entry-visa page states the duration of stay of the transit visa is 7 days (confirmed via consistent search-engine extraction of mfa.gov.dz and its mirrored embassy subdomains, e.g. embwashington.mfa.gov.dz; direct WebFetch of mfa.gov.dz and all its subdomains continues to fail with SSL certificate verification errors this run, consistent with the 2026-06-27 validation note - this URL was previously live-scraped successfully via Firecrawl on 2026-06-13). Fee GBP 60 (UK applicants) and 10-15 working day processing confirmed via fresh fetch of Algerian Consulate General London page (algerian-consulate.org.uk) on this run. Requires proof of onward travel and valid visa for destination country if required. Airport transit visa may also be required depending on nationality.

Official page โ†—
Medical VisaMedical

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processing

Entry for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Algeria.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Distinct official category - the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 'medical' and 'study' as separate visa types. Requires supporting documentation such as a hospital/clinic admission or invitation. Must apply at an Algerian embassy/consulate before travel; no e-visa. Chancery fee varies by nationality under the principle of reciprocity; the ยฃ85 shown is the UK consulate rate. Max stay 90 days per entry.

Official page โ†—
Family VisaFamily
  • If the Algerian spouse is not registered at the Embassy, a document attesting the relationship is required (such as a copy of the marriage certificate).
  • If the applicant is the family of an Indian employee working in Algeria, copy of family register, work permit and valid residence certificate are required.
  • Accommodation certificate duly attested by the local Algerian authorities.
Family Reunion Visa (Children)Family

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processingvalid 180d

Entry for minor children of Algerian citizens or residents to join their family in Algeria.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Requires proof of parentage and Algerian parent's documentation.

Official page โ†—
Family Reunion Visa (Spouse)Family

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processingvalid 180d

Entry for spouses of Algerian citizens or residents to join their family in Algeria.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

Requires proof of marriage and Algerian spouse's documentation. Single or multiple entry supported.

Official page โ†—
Study VisaStudent

90 days

Entry for foreign nationals enrolled at an Algerian-approved educational establishment or holding a scholarship, to pursue studies in Algeria.

Distinct official category per the Algerian MFA (previously merged with 'medical' in this dataset). Requires a certificate of registration in a public or private educational establishment approved by the Algerian State, a scholarship certificate issued by Algerian or home-country authorities, or proof of the means to pay for studies and stay. Must apply at an Algerian embassy/consulate before travel; no e-visa. Chancery fee varies by nationality under the principle of reciprocity. General framework: validity 90/180 days, 1 year or 2 years; max stay 90 days per entry; longer study stays are continued in-country via a residence permit.

Official page โ†—
Temporary Work VisaWork

90 dayssingle entry10-15d processingvalid 90d

Entry for contract-based or temporary employment in Algeria for a period not exceeding 90 days.

  • Employment contract which does not exceed 90 days, signed by the employer in Algeria.
  • Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and attested by the Labour office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working.
  • Temporary work permit delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Department of Labour of the wilaya where the employer is based.

For short-term contract work of up to 90 days. Same fee category as the long-term work visa.

Official page โ†—
Work VisaWork

single entry10-15d processing

Entry for long-term employment in Algeria under a contract with an Algerian employer.

  • Original employment contract signed by the employer in Algeria.
  • Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and attested by the labour office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working there.
  • Temporary work permit delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Department of Labour of the wilaya where the employer is based.

Higher fee than tourist/business. Requires a work permit issued by Algerian authorities prior to visa application. Single or multiple entry supported.

Official page โ†—
Cultural VisaOther
  • Original Invitation letter from the organizer.
  • Guarantee of sufficient funds for the visit (bank statement of six (06) months).
Cultural / Scientific / Sports VisaOther

90 daysmultiple entry10-15d processingvalid 180d

Entry for foreign nationals invited to participate in cultural, scientific, social, or sporting events in Algeria.

Requires official invitation from an Algerian institution or event organizer. Covers cultural, scientific, social, and sports event participants.

Official page โ†—
Press VisaOther

90 days

Entry for journalists and media professionals traveling to Algeria for professional reporting or to cover events.

Distinct official category for members of the media. Applicants must submit a letter from their employer requesting a press visa (accreditation) on their behalf; foreign-press accreditation is coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/accreditation-of-journalists). Must apply at an Algerian embassy/consulate before travel; no e-visa. Chancery fee varies by nationality under the principle of reciprocity.

Official page โ†—
Visa Exemption (Diplomatic / Official Passport)Diplomatic

90 daysmultiple entry

Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from eligible countries under bilateral agreements.

Diplomatic-only exemptions: Argentina, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania. Diplomatic or service/official passport exemptions: Albania, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea, Italy, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Niger, Peru, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam. Confirmed across Oslo and Dublin embassy pages.

Official page โ†—

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Algeria visa for Indian citizens - FAQ

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Yes - Indian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Algeria embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Indian citizens need for Algeria?

A valid passport plus the Algeria document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œvisa requiredโ€ means โ†’