What documents can a Frenchman use to travel to Algeria? - Journey of a major

Verified 11 août 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

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You need to get a endorsement (stamp affixed to your French passport) at the Algerian consulate of your place of residence. To do this, you must do it move personally and make an online appointment.

You must attend the appointment by completing the visa application form in duplicate:

Application for a visa to Algeria

You must also attach the following documents to your application:

  • Your passport + 1 copy of the first page of the passport
  • 2 recent and identical ID photos
  • 1 certificate to your travel insurance name - repatriation assistance
  • 1 certificate of accommodation of less than 3 months legalized by the municipality of the place of residence of the person who invites you by attaching his identity document or a hotel reservation
  • Resource documents (salary report, work certificate, Pôle emploi certificate, certificate of RSA: titleContent, Kbis)
  • Additional documents according to the type of visa requested

Example :

if you are applying for a business visa, you will also need to have a letter from the employer (letter of assignment) or a letter of invitation from the partner in Algeria and a hotel reservation or proof of acceptance by the inviting organization.

In addition, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.

Example :

If you apply for a visa on the 1ster July, your passport must be valid until the end of December.

The visa price is €110 if you leave less than 90 days and €130 if you leave longer (including application fees).

The time to obtain a visa is from 2 to 10 working days.

Please note

Before your trip, it is recommended to consult the website Travel advice and inquire with the Algerian authorities. It is also advisable to register on Ariane to receive information by email or SMS during your trip.

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