| |
|
|
| |
Home
>
World
> Africa
> Algeria
|
Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | Yes | No | | Australian | Yes | Yes | No | | Canadian | Yes | Yes | No | | USA | Yes | Yes/1 | No | | OtherEU | Yes | Yes/1 | No | | Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
Restricted entry: (a) Entry and transit is refused to holders of Israeli passports. (b) Those with Israeli or Vietnamese stamps on their passports will have great difficulty entering Algeria. Nationals of Iran, Israel and Vietnam will automatically be refused entry.
Note: It is no longer compulsory to import a specific amount of currency for each day of the intended stay. However, all foreign currency imported must be declared and receipts retained for inspection.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) for stays of up to three months;
(b)1. 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. However, nationals of the following countries do require a transit visa: Germany, Iran, Israel, Korea (Rep), Luxembourg, Malawi, The Netherlands, South Africa, USA, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Note: Children under 15 years of age travelling on their parents’ passports do not need a visa, although a letter of authorisation is required from the parents or guardian.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Business and Transit. The cost varies according to nationality. For British passport holders the costs are: Single-entry: £28; Multiple-entry: £35 (90 days). Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details; see Contact Addresses section.
Validity: Tourist: approximately 30 days. Transit: maximum 48 hours. Business: up to 90 days.
Application to: Consulate (see Contact Addresses section).
Application requirements: (a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for six months. (d) Letter of invitation from an Algerian national or a hotel booking for a Tourist visa. ((e) Letter from current UK employer. (f) Letter of invitation from the sponsoring company for a Business visa. (f) Pre-paid recorded delivery envelope for postal applications. (g) Fee.
Working days required: At least three days. Express service available. For some nationals it might take longer depending on whether the application needs to be referred to Algeria.
Temporary residence: Apply to the authorities in Algeria.
Note: Exit permits are required for alien residents and those who have stayed in Algeria for more than three months, except for French nationals.
Copyright © 2003 Columbus Publishing Ltd.
Terms and Conditions apply.
|
|
|
|
|
