Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Algeria. Fee: USD 100 (~USD 100). Processing: 3-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
No eVisa. Embassy-only visa via Algerian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: ~USD 100 (~INR 9,500). Visa is paper sticker; processing strict and lengthy. Indians require letter of invitation for most categories.
Visa types: Tourist Visa; Business Visa; Work Visa (very restrictive); Student Visa; Family Visa; Transit Visa; Diplomatic. No eVisa — all require physical embassy application.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days depending on category.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Visa application form (in French/Arabic); 2 photos; Confirmed hotel reservation OR invitation letter notarized in Algeria; Round-trip ticket; Bank statement (3 months, USD 3,000+ recommended); Employment letter; Aadhaar + PAN; Yellow Fever cert (if applicable); Travel itinerary; For Business: Algerian company invitation legalized by MoFA Algeria.
Visa types (1)
No eVisa. Embassy-only visa via Algerian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: ~USD 100 (~INR 9,500). Visa is paper sticker; processing strict and lengthy. Indians require letter of invitation for most categories.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Forms must be in French/Arabic — language barrier; (2) Limited tourism flow India→Algeria raises suspicion; (3) Doubtful sponsor/invitation documents; (4) Trans-Mediterranean migration concerns (Algeria-Spain route); (5) Inadequate French translation of supporting documents; (6) Indian Embassy New Delhi processing strict for first-time applicants.
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