The Algeria sticker visa is a short-term visa issued by the Embassy of Algeria for Indian citizens travelling to Algeria for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or official purposes. The visa is generally issued as a single-entry or multiple-entry sticker visa, depending on the applicant’s travel purpose and profile.
Applicants must submit a complete visa application along with supporting documents such as a valid passport, photographs, travel itinerary, hotel booking or invitation letter, return flight tickets, financial proof, and employment or business documents. In most cases, an official invitation letter from Algeria (host/company/family) is highly important for approval.
The visa sticker is affixed to the passport and mentions the validity period, number of entries, and permitted duration of stay, which must be strictly followed. Applicants must show a clear travel purpose, sufficient financial means, and strong ties to India such as employment, business ownership, family responsibilities, or property ownership.
Travel insurance is often recommended for the entire duration of stay. Processing time may vary depending on embassy verification and documentation, so applicants are advised to apply 3–6 weeks before travel.
Visa approval is entirely at the discretion of the Embassy of Algeria, and holding a visa does not guarantee entry, as final permission is decided by immigration authorities at the port of entry. A well-prepared application with genuine documents and strong supporting proof improves approval chances.
Fees
Category
Visa type
Entry
Validity
Processing
Embassy
Service
GST
Total
30 Days
Tourist Visa
Single Entry
30 Days
8-30 Days
Rs. 10,850
Rs. 6,000
Rs. 1,080
Rs. 17,930
Embassy and service fees are included in the total. Anything the consulate adds after filing is passed on at cost, with the receipt.
Generally, no. There is no standard Visa on Arrival (VoA) for regular tourists. However, visitors traveling as part of an organized tour through a licensed Algerian travel agency may be eligible for a visa on arrival if coordinated in advance with local authorities.
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