Business Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10-20 business days
- Fee
- $160 USD (embassy fee)
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Business visa allows entry for business meetings, conferences, negotiations, and commercial activities. The invitation letter from Algerian partner must be legalized by the local mayor office (Assemblée Populaire Communale).
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, negotiations, commercial activities
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, recent (within 6 months)
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Algeria; Minimum coverage: Repatriation assistance required
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Algerian business partner or organization, must be original with signature, legalized by local mayor office (APC), stating exact arrival/departure dates, visitor name and passport number
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Algeria Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.tourismalgeria.com/visa-application.html
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), 2 passport photos, employer mission letter or invitation letter from Algerian partner (legalized by APC), hotel reservation, travel insurance
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Online application
Complete the Algeria visa application form in duplicate
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee
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Document submission
Submit application to Algerian embassy/consulate in person or by mail
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Processing wait
Wait for processing (typically 10-20 business days)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa