Algeria

A Visa is REQUIRED for any travel to Algeria.

Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.

Tourist Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Algeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Algeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign 2 COPIES of the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Bank statement. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.
  • Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.

Business Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Algeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Algeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form. Please download, complete, print and sign 2 COPIES of the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the United States. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Algeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Algeria.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
    • Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
  • Business Invitation. An ORIGINAL business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Algeria. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Algeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Algeria.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.

Official Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Algeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Algeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form. Please download, complete, print and sign 2 COPIES of the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • State Department Letter. A letter from the Department of State addressed to the Embassy of Algeria, Washington DC, explaining the nature and dates of travel. The letter also should indicate the name and passport number of the applicant.
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.

Visitor Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Algeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Algeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form. Please download, complete, print and sign 2 COPIES of the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on itinerary.
  • Personal Letter. An original notarized letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Algeria, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.
  • Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in Algeria, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in Algeria.
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Instructions

Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:

Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

 

Service Fees

Fee Type Duration Processing Time Consular Fee Service Fee Total Fee
Business - Multiple Entry 90 days 5-7 business days $165 $125 $290
Work 90 Days 5-7 business days $195 $125 $320
Visitor - Single Entry 90 Days 5-7 business days $165 $125 $290

Other Information

FedEx Options

  • $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
  • $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
  • $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)

Embassy Information

http://www.algerianembassy.org/

Questions? Need Assistance?

Call us at 703-418-0800

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