# Algeria Tourist Visa Documents for Indian Passport Holders > The full Algeria tourist visa checklist for Indians: passport, forms, photo rules, insurance length, accommodation proof, bank statement and the INR 8,100 demand draft. _Published: 2026-11-06 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1070_ ## TL;DR Indians applying for an Algeria tourist visa submit an original passport valid for six months, two signed forms, two 3.5 x 4.5 cm photos, travel insurance valid at least one month, accommodation proof, a return ticket copy and six months' bank statements. The single-entry 30-day visa costs INR 8,100, paid by demand draft or bank cheque. ## Key takeaways - Passport valid for at least six months with one blank page, plus two copies of the application form signed on every page. - Two identical 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photos, white background, not more than 1 month old. - Travel insurance valid for at least 1 month for a single-entry visa of 1-30 days. - Tourist single entry for 30 days costs INR 8,100, paid in INR by demand draft or bank cheque to the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi. - Processing is a minimum of 07 working days in Delhi and 10 to 12 working days elsewhere in India (indicative). **According to the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi, Indian tourists need a passport valid for at least six months, two signed application forms, two 3.5 x 4.5 cm photos, travel insurance valid for at least one month, a confirmed hotel reservation, a return air ticket copy and six months' bank statements. The single-entry 30-day visa costs INR 8,100.** ## Article This checklist is as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. Algeria offers Indians no e-visa: the Embassy says applications are submitted in person in New Delhi on two signed paper forms with the original passport. The Embassy decides every application. ### What is on the Algeria tourist visa checklist? DocumentWhat the Embassy and VFS specifyPassportOriginal, valid for at least six months, with at least one blank pageApplication formTwo copies, fully completed (typed online, per VFS), with an original signature on each pagePhotographsTwo recent, identical, unaltered passport-size photos, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white backgroundTravel insuranceCopy of valid insurance; at least 1 month for a single entry of 1 to 30 daysAccommodationCopy of a confirmed hotel reservation, or one of the two alternatives belowAir ticketCopy of the return air ticketFundsBank statement of six months as a guarantee of sufficient fundsVisa feeINR 8,100 for single entry, 30 days, by demand draft or bank chequeVFS adds a note that tourist visa applicants must apply for a single-entry visa only. The Embassy may also ask for additional supporting documents. ### What photo does the Algerian Embassy accept? The photo specification published for Algerian visas is detailed, so check each point before you print: - Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, colour, without a border, on a white background - Not more than 1 month old, so older prints from a previous visa file will not do - Face taking up 70-80% of the photograph - Teeth not visible, and no glasses unless medically required - No headgear, hat or cap; religious headgear is considered case by case, with the face fully visible - No staple marks; scanned photos and colour photocopies are not accepted Get both photos printed from the same shot so they are identical, and do not retouch them. ### Which accommodation and travel proof works? The tourist checklist accepts any one of three accommodation documents: - A copy of a confirmed hotel reservation - An accommodation certificate certified by the local authorities, if you are staying with someone - An invitation from an Algerian travel agency with your itinerary, if you travel on an organised tour Alongside it, you add a copy of your return air ticket. The checklist does not say whether a flight reservation is accepted in place of a purchased ticket, so confirm with the Embassy. If you do buy, a refundable fare limits the loss if the visa is refused. For the hotel side, a confirmed hotel booking for a visa file can be arranged before you commit to a paid stay. ### How long must the travel insurance be valid? Visa typeMinimum insurance validitySingle entry, 1 to 30 days1 monthMultiple entry, 1 to 90 days3 monthsMultiple entry, 1 to 180 days6 monthsMultiple entry, up to 1 year1 yearAs a tourist applying for single entry, you need a policy valid for at least one month. A policy that covers only your exact travel dates may fall short if the trip is a week or two. ### How do you pay the INR 8,100 fee? Algeria sets its fees for Indian nationals on a reciprocal basis. The single-entry 30-day visa costs INR 8,100, and a 90-day visa is listed at INR 9,700. Payment rules are strict: - At VFS: a Bank Demand Draft in INR payable to 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi', issued in the same month as your submission. A demand draft bought in a travel agent's name as purchaser is not accepted. - At the Embassy: payment only in INR by bank cheque payable to the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi. - VFS service fee: INR 1600 including GST, paid in cash or by POS at submission, non-refundable and non-transferable, with no exemption. ### Where do you submit, and how long does it take? The Embassy says all visa applicants may submit directly and in person at its Visa Section, B-6 Anand Niketan, New Delhi. Submission runs 09:00-12:00 and collection 14:00-16:00, Monday to Friday. The Embassy may call you for an interview if it considers one necessary. Processing is indicative: a minimum of 07 working days for Delhi, and a minimum of 10 to 12 working days for other locations in India. Times may be extended, particularly where prior approval from the competent Algerian authorities is required. Once issued, respect the start date of the visa's validity. Other Algerian embassies have published a regularization visa on arrival for organised tours to the southern wilayas, such as Tamanrasset and Djanet, arranged through a Ministry of Tourism-approved agency. The New Delhi Embassy page does not mention it, so do not plan around it without confirmation. ### Which mistakes get Algeria files sent back? - Photos older than 1 month, showing teeth, or printed as colour photocopies - A demand draft dated in a previous month, or purchased in a travel agent's name - Only one copy of the form, or missing signatures on some pages - Insurance valid for less than one month - Requesting multiple entry for a tourist trip Fees and other categories are summarised on our Algeria visa page for Indians, and the Embassy's own entry visa page carries the official list. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or reach us through our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Can Indians apply for an Algeria e-visa? No. The Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi says applications are submitted in person in New Delhi on two signed paper forms with the original passport. Neither the Embassy nor the VFS page offers an online e-visa. #### How long can I stay in Algeria on a tourist visa? The tourist visa for Indian nationals is issued as a single-entry visa for 30 days at INR 8,100. VFS notes that tourist applicants must apply for single entry only. #### Will I be interviewed for an Algeria visa? Possibly. The Embassy states it may call applicants for an interview if it deems it necessary, and it may also request additional supporting documents. #### Is the VFS service fee for Algeria refundable? No. The VFS service fee of INR 1600, including GST, is non-refundable and non-transferable, and no applicant is exempt. It is paid in cash or by POS at submission. ## FAQ ### Can Indians apply for an Algeria e-visa? No. The Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi says applications are submitted in person in New Delhi on two signed paper forms with the original passport. Neither the Embassy nor the VFS page offers an online e-visa. ### How long can I stay in Algeria on a tourist visa? The tourist visa for Indian nationals is issued as a single-entry visa for 30 days at INR 8,100. VFS notes that tourist applicants must apply for single entry only. ### Will I be interviewed for an Algeria visa? Possibly. The Embassy states it may call applicants for an interview if it deems it necessary, and it may also request additional supporting documents. ### Is the VFS service fee for Algeria refundable? No. The VFS service fee of INR 1600, including GST, is non-refundable and non-transferable, and no applicant is exempt. It is paid in cash or by POS at submission. ## Sources 1. [Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi - Entry visa to Algeria](https://embnewdelhi.mfa.gov.dz/en/consular-services/civil-status-1/entry-visa-to-algeria-1) — Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi 2. [VFS Global - Apply for Visa to Algeria in India (visa information)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/algeria/india/english/) — VFS Global