Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting
India
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Indian Visa.
- Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date the visa applicant intends leaving the country. The passport must have two clear pages.
- Visa application form duly filled and signed by the visa applicant.
- Two copies of passport-sized photographs (5cmx5cm) taken with a white background.
- Recent bank account statement with a minimum credit of €1000. The bank statement must cover the last month prior to the visa application.
- Ticket or booking confirmation of aircraft.
- Confirmed hotel reservation.
- Travel insurance with a certified insurance company. The insurance must have sufficient coverage for medical insurance.
- Cover letter written by the applicant.
India Visa for Algerians
Facts about India
India is popularly known for its religion, diverse culture, ancient history, and its very diverse cuisine. Along with this, there are a lot of other places which allows tourists to go hiking. You can not have enough of the monuments and ancient artifacts on show in the country. You will always want more.
Tourism in India has taken a turn for the better in recent years. In 2016, the country received about 8.9 million foreign tourists and this follows from an 11 percent rise in the numbers of the previous year.
It is somewhat illegal to hold show public display of affection. Holding hands, hugging or even a peck on the cheek with a lady in public places can land you in trouble with the authorities. Homosexuality is highly prohibited.
Types of India Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | More than 180 days |
| Medical visa | 10-20 days | 1 year |
General Requirements for India Visa
- Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date the visa applicant intends leaving the country. The passport must have two clear pages.
- Visa application form duly filled and signed by the visa applicant.
- Two copies of passport-sized photographs (5cmx5cm) taken with a white background.
- Recent bank account statement with a minimum credit of €1000. The bank statement must cover the last month prior to the visa application.
- Ticket or booking confirmation of aircraft.
- Confirmed hotel reservation.
- Travel insurance with a certified insurance company. The insurance must have sufficient coverage for medical insurance.
- Cover letter written by the applicant.
India Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Tourist Visa is valid for the purposes of sightseeing, tourism, and visitation.
- Applicants of this visa are required to make a copy of the first page of their passport during the visa application.
- You must have made a reservation for the hotel you will be staying during your time in India. Proof of confirmed hotel reservation should be provided.
- The online visa application form must be filled and printed. If this document is not presented at the Embassy, your visa application may be rejected.
- Foreign nationals in India can make trips to visit any of their friends or relatives who hold permanent residence in the country.
- You are prohibited from engaging in activities that are not stated on the visa. Therefore, enrolling to study and taking up paid or unpaid employment is prohibited.
- Try as much as possible to not exceed the allocated number of days this visa allows. You will be subjected to filing a large amount of paperwork and paying huge fines before leaving the country if you do.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, you will need to fill your visa application form separately. If you are traveling without adult supervision, you are required to provide a letter of consent signed by both your parents.
India Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals making business-related visits to India. This is also the right visa type to apply for if you want to attend a conference in the country.
- An invitation letter from a supplier or partner in India which includes the name and details of the visa applicant. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be in the format of an invitation letter.
- Applicants who are business owners should ensure they submit a copy of the company’s commercial register which was legalized as recently as 3 months back.
- If you are employed by a company in Algeria, you are required to present a work certificate, as well as salary payslips from the previous three months.
- Algerians who have the intention of attending conferences or seminars in India should ensure they are in possession of a copy of the invitation they received for the conference or seminar. Algerians must receive permission to attend the seminar or conference from the Indian Ministries of Interior and Exterior.
- On the invitation letter, the name and details of the visa applicant’s passport should be clearly stated.
- Foreigners who will not be supported by the organizers of the conference they will be attending in India should provide a copy of their confirmed hotel reservation.
India Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have been recruited for paid employment by an organization in India.
- A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee should be provided.
- All foreigners applying for this visa are required to obtain a work permit before they can resume at their place of employment.
- Copies of all the educational degrees obtained by the visa applicant must be submitted. The original of these documents must be made available at the time of submission of application.
- You are required to make a copy of the first page of your passport.
- Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume which shoes that you have the appropriate qualification for the job you have been offered is required.
- Foreigners in India are not allowed to seek public funds during their in the country.
- If you stay in India for more days than you are supposed to, you will be asked to pay a huge fine before leaving the country.
India Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Indian medical is issued to Algerian nationals who wish to seek medical treatment in a reputable or specialized medical centre in India.
- The initial duration of this Medical Visa is up to a year or the period of treatment, whichever is less.
- This visa valid up to six(6) months for a single or multiple entry which costs about 10,200.00 Algerian Dinar.
- The visa also valid more than six(6) months and up to one(1) year which costs 15,100.00 Algerian Dinar.
- This Visa will be valid for a maximum of 3 entries during the one year, and its duration starts right from the date of issue and not on the day of entry into India.
- To be eligible for this medical visa, the government of India has to approve the medical centre or hospital you wish to seek medical treatment from.
- One or two blood relatives only are allowed to accompany the patient seeking medical treatment in India and their Visas must be different from that of the patient’s.
- These two blood relatives have to apply for a Medical Attended Visa (MED X), which has the same validity as that of the patient’s.
- Applicant(patient) must have recommendations or references for specialized treatment on the basis of Preliminary medical checkup and treatment from the Medical experts of origin/residence country and this can be obtained from the hospital that the applicant(patient) got treated in origin/residence country. Official documents of recommendation from the Doctors there has to be obtained.
- The treatment must be of necessity in nature, not all ailments qualify for a Medical Visa in India.
- Not more than two attendants shall be issued a Visa and they both must be blood relatives of the applicant(patient).
- So Algerian(patient) holding a valid passport from their country and who has a medical condition clinically reported and acknowledged by a reputed Medical institution can apply for a Medical visa in India.
- These are the list of medical conditions eligible for medical treatments in India, and these medical conditions must be significant or necessary before applying for the Indian Medical visa.
- The list are: Neurosurgery, Heart surgery, Organ transplant, Joint replacement, Gene therapy, Plastic surgery, Renal problems Congenital disorders, Radio-Therapy and Patients seeking Ayurveda treatment.
- Citizens of Algeria seeking for Medical visa in India are required to provide the following for Indian Medical visa:
- Passport with 6-month validity
- Recent Passport size photographs
- Photocopy of passport
- Copy of online Visa application form
- Proof of Residential Address
- Recommendation from home country doctor to visit a particular specialized medical centre for treatment
- Medical documents of the treatments that are done
- Passport copy of attendant (for Attendant visas)
- Proof of relationship with attendant (for Attendant visas).
India Visa Fees
Tourist visa
110.00 (USD)
Business visa
130.00 (USD)
Work visa
130.00 (USD)
Medical visa
MED X
125.92 (USD)
India Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Algeria
Algiers
14, Rue des Abassides, Boiste Postale 108, El-Bair, Algiers, Algeria.
https://indiaembassyalgiers.org
hoc.algiers@mea.gov.in
+213 21 923 288, +213 21 923 444