How Indian passport holders get a visa for Algeria: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi (no VFS partner)
- Government fee: ₹8,100 single-entry 30-day tourist visa. Payment by Demand Draft only to 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi'.
- Processing time: 5–10 working days standard; up to 15 days in peak periods.
- Maximum stay: Single entry: 30 days within 90 days of issue. Multiple entry: 30 days per visit, cumulative 180 days/year.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 45/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Visa application form (signed)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings for full stay (or invitation from Algerian sponsor)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Employer NOC / business proof
- Cover letter
- Demand Draft for visa fee (no cash, no online payment)
How & where to apply
All Indian travellers must apply IN PERSON at the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi. The Embassy has officially stated they have not designated any intermediary or agency — no VFS, no agents. Submission 09:00–12:00 Mon–Fri; collection 14:00–16:00 Mon–Fri. Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Algiers (ALG) for non-Algerian destinations does not require a visa.
How Algeria compares in Africa
With an ease score of 45/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Algeria requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | Sticker visa — Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi (no VFS partner) | ₹8,100 single-entry 30-day tourist visa. Payment by Demand Draft only to 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi'. | 5–10 working days standard; up to 15 days in peak periods. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Embassy-only process — no agencies, no VFS, must travel to New Delhi in person. Algeria has limited Indian tourism infrastructure. MEA does not have an active advisory but exercise normal caution. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://embnewdelhi.mfa.gov.dz/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Algeria?
Sticker visa — Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi (no VFS partner). Embassy-only process — no agencies, no VFS, must travel to New Delhi in person. Algeria has limited Indian tourism infrastructure. MEA does not have an active advisory but exercise normal caution. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Algeria visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Visa application form (signed); Two recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings for full stay (or invitation from Algerian sponsor); Bank statements (last 3 months); Employer NOC / business proof; Cover letter; Demand Draft for visa fee (no cash, no online payment)
How long does a Algeria visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 5–10 working days standard; up to 15 days in peak periods.. Government fee: ₹8,100 single-entry 30-day tourist visa. Payment by Demand Draft only to 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi'.. Maximum stay: Single entry: 30 days within 90 days of issue. Multiple entry: 30 days per visit, cumulative 180 days/year..
How do Indians apply for a Algeria visa?
All Indian travellers must apply IN PERSON at the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi. The Embassy has officially stated they have not designated any intermediary or agency — no VFS, no agents. Submission 09:00–12:00 Mon–Fri; collection 14:00–16:00 Mon–Fri. Official source: https://embnewdelhi.mfa.gov.dz/
Is a Algeria visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 45/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Algeria visa online or on arrival?
Algeria requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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