Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting
Algeria
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Algerian Visa.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, one of the parent/guardian must submit the application on their behalf along with an authorization to travel abroad signed by both parents and authenticated by a Notary Public.
- A valid passport with six months validity from time of stay in Algeria
- Two completed application forms typed online, printed and hand signed. Signature on both forms must be original
- Two passport-size photographs (51 x 51mm) taken in white background. The photos must be attached to the passport section on the application form.
- Copy of airline itinerary.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Consulate will not inform any applicant about their incomplete form. Incomplete applications with return envelopes would be sent back.
- All boxes must be filled on the application form. Any application with blank spaces in the form will not be processed.
- Do not fold the documents and do not use small envelopes. Applications with folded documents in small envelopes will not be processed.
- Visa office is open only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm.
Algeria Visa for Mauritians
Facts about Algeria
Algeria is the largest country in Africa in terms of land mass and also one of the most exciting countries in Africa.
Algeria has a fantastic diversity of landscape with the Sahara desert in the south, beaches along the Mediterranean sea to the north, mountains that offer excellent hiking during the summer and skiing opportunities in the snow during winter.
Algeria also has an extremely rich history with 7 World Heritage sites and is one of the most socially developed countries in the whole of Africa.
Types of Algeria Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 8 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 8 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 8 working days | 6 months |
| Student visa | 8 working days | |
| Medical visa | 8 working days | 90 days |
| Journalist visa | 20 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Algeria Visa
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, one of the parent/guardian must submit the application on their behalf along with an authorization to travel abroad signed by both parents and authenticated by a Notary Public.
- A valid passport with six months validity from time of stay in Algeria
- Two completed application forms typed online, printed and hand signed. Signature on both forms must be original
- Two passport-size photographs (51 x 51mm) taken in white background. The photos must be attached to the passport section on the application form.
- Copy of airline itinerary.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Consulate will not inform any applicant about their incomplete form. Incomplete applications with return envelopes would be sent back.
- All boxes must be filled on the application form. Any application with blank spaces in the form will not be processed.
- Do not fold the documents and do not use small envelopes. Applications with folded documents in small envelopes will not be processed.
- Visa office is open only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm.
Algeria Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist visa also known as visitor visa is issued to individuals who intend to travel to Algeria for tourism purposes.
- The application document submitted should include the following: Hotel reservation, notarized invitation letter or travel agency invitation letter. Algerian host invitation letter can be notarized at the city hall in Algeria . Algerian host must provide a copy of his Algerian ID, passport or consular card.
- A copy of round trip flight ticket should be provided.
- Statement of financial resources or proof of income (pay stub, bank statement…);
- A valid passport and a photocopy of its first page.
Algeria Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This kind of visa is usually issued to businessmen, representatives or employees of foreign companies who visit Algeria for business purposes, attend business meetings, conclude contracts and the likes.
- Holders of business visa are NOT permitted to work and business visa cannot replace work visa.
- The following documents must be submitted:
- Employer letter providing a brief presentation of the company
- Company’s letter stating job title or position of the applicant and purpose of the visit.
- Algerian partner or company local branch invitation letter.
- The company should be ready to assume full responsibility of expenses incurred during the trip.
Algeria Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Holding a work visa is the only way to legally work in Algeria.
- Work visa is delivered to foreign workers or employees of foreign companies assigned to work in Algeria.
- It usually costs more than the tourist and business visa.
- In order to apply for the Algerian work visa, please take note of the following:
- You must have a work permit delivered by the Algerian office of employment.
- A valid passport and a photocopy of its first page. The passport should be valid for at least six months after the application.
- Employment verification letter should be provided.
- A work visa request should be written and addressed to the Directorate General of Legal and Consular Affairs, Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Repatriation commitment letter in which the employer pledges to repatriate the employee upon terminating the contract should also be included.
- All fields are mandatory when filling the application form. If a section doesn’t apply, please type in “None” or “N/A’. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
Algeria Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The student visa is issued to those who want to study in Algeria.
- You are required to provide the following documents:
- Enrollment letter from an accredited Algerian educational institution
- Copy of scholarship notification letter if any
- Proof of financial resources
- A visa application fee of 160 USD should be paid.
Algeria Journalist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa type is issued to foreign media or journalists
- It takes at least 20 business days to process the application after it is received at the Consulate General
- The following documents are needed:
- Employment verification letter indicating job title or position of the applicant and purpose of the visit
- When applicable, Algerian partner invitation letter
- A copy of professional card
- List of filming equipment
- Program of the visit which should include the list of persons to be interviewed and filming locations
Algeria Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is for applicants who wish to visit Algeria to get medical care or treatment.
- A fee of 160USD is required
- For application processing, submit the following:
- Medical certificate
- A letter from an Algerian healthcare institution
- Proof of financial resources to cover bills for the duration of stay
- You should provide proof of accommodation arrangement for the duration of your treatment.
Algeria Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Work visa
190.00 (USD)
Student visa
160.00 (USD)
Medical visa
160.00 (USD)
Journalist visa
160.00 (USD)