advertising                                                   Algeria Travel and Visa Guide
 
  Passport Required? Visa Required? Return Ticket Required?
British Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
Japanese Yes Yes No



Important Note: Entry and transit is refused to holders of Israeli passports.

PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Libya, Maldives, Mali, Malaysia, Mauritania, Seychelles, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen for stays of up to three months;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding sufficient funds, onward and return documentation and not leaving the airport. If transit exceeds 24 hours, a transit permit for up to 48 hours has to be obtained from airport authorities.
Note: Children under 15 years of age travelling on their parents’ passports do not need a visa, although a letter of authorization is required from the parents or guardian.


Application requirements: (a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for six months. (d) Fee. (e) Letter from  employer (f) Pre-paid special delivery envelope for postal applications. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from an Algerian national or a hotel booking (accommodation certificate), duly certified by the relevant authorities. Itinerary details will also have to be provided if visiting southern Algeria. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from the sponsoring company.

Visas could be procurred within a space of 3 days depending on Nationality.