How Much Does an Algeria Visa Cost for Indians in 2026?

These amounts are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For documents, categories and how the Embassy handles applications, see our Algeria visa guide for Indians.

What is the Algeria visa fee in rupees?

Algeria does not price its visas by purpose. A tourist, business, family, cultural or work visa costs the same; what changes the fee is the length of the visa.

The Embassy states that fees are determined on a reciprocal basis. The amounts above apply to Indian nationals, so fees quoted online for other nationalities are not a guide to what you will pay.

How do you pay the Algeria visa fee?

Payment is the part Indian applicants most often get wrong, because Algeria does not take cards or online transfers for the visa fee.

• Through VFS: the visa fee is payable in INR only, by Bank Demand Draft in favour of 'Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi'. The draft must be issued in the same month you submit. Drafts showing a travel agent as purchaser are not accepted.
• At the Embassy: payment is exclusively in INR by bank cheque payable to the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi.
• VFS service fee: INR 1600, paid in cash or by POS at submission. There is no exemption, and it is non-refundable and non-transferable.

A draft made in one month and submitted the next will be rejected under the VFS rule, so time your bank visit close to your submission date.

Which visa length should you pay for?

Choose the shortest visa that covers your trip, because a longer visa raises both the fee and the insurance you must buy. VFS adds a firm rule for holidaymakers: tourist visa applicants must apply for a single-entry visa only.

Insurance validity is tied to the visa you request:

The Embassy publishes fees only for the 30-day and 90-day visas. If you are considering a 180-day or one-year visa for business, confirm the fee with the Embassy before you prepare the draft.

What other costs come with an Algeria application?

The visa fee is only part of the spend. Budget for:

• Travel insurance for the validity shown above. The premium depends on your insurer.
• Photographs: two identical recent colour photos, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, not more than 1 month old. Scanned and colour photocopies are not accepted.
• Travel proof: a copy of a confirmed hotel reservation and a return air ticket showing entry and exit dates for tourist, cultural and family visas.
• Business paperwork: an original invitation from the Algerian company, attested by the Algerian Chamber of Commerce, plus a letter of responsibility from your company, signed by an officer other than you.
• Work visa paperwork: an original employment contract signed by the employer in Algeria, an attestation of repatriation attested by the labour office of the wilaya, and a temporary work permit from the Ministry of Labour. These come from your employer, but allow time for them.
• Family visa paperwork: an accommodation certificate attested by the local Algerian authorities and, where needed, a marriage certificate proving the relationship.
• Travel to New Delhi if you submit at the Embassy, whose visa section works Monday to Friday, submission 09:00-12:00 and collection 14:00-16:00.

Is there a cheaper visa on arrival?

Only for a narrow group of travellers. Algeria's Foreign Ministry notices (2023-2024) describe a 'regularization visa' on arrival for foreign tourists travelling with a Ministry of Tourism-approved Algerian travel agency on a programme to the southern wilayas, such as Tamanrasset, Djanet, Illizi or Adrar. It is valid up to 30 days and the fee is paid on arrival, but the amount is not stated in the sources we hold. The New Delhi Embassy page does not mention the scheme, and its status in 2026 is not confirmed. Every other trip needs a consular visa, and there is no e-visa.

How long will you wait after paying?

VFS gives indicative times: a minimum of 07 working days for Delhi and a minimum of 10 to 12 working days for other locations in India. The Embassy adds that processing may be extended, particularly where prior approval from the competent Algerian authorities is required, and it may call you for an interview.

Mistakes that cost Indian applicants money

• A draft dated the previous month. VFS requires the draft to be issued in the month of submission.
• An agent named as purchaser on the draft. Such drafts are not accepted.
• Insurance shorter than the visa. A 90-day multiple-entry request with one month of insurance does not meet the published rule.
• Ignoring the visa start date. The Embassy says travellers must respect the start date of the visa's validity.

Official details are on the Embassy of Algeria's entry visa page.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Algeria visa fee different for business and tourist visas?

No. The Embassy lists the same fee for all categories: INR 8,100 for a 30-day single entry and INR 9,700 for a 90-day visa. Only the documents differ by purpose.

Can I pay the Algeria visa fee by UPI or card?

Not the visa fee. It is payable in INR only by demand draft (VFS) or bank cheque (Embassy) to the Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi. The VFS service fee of INR 1600 can be paid in cash or by POS.

Is there an Algeria e-visa for Indians?

No. The Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi takes paper applications on two signed forms with the original passport, and neither the Embassy nor VFS offers an online e-visa.

Is the VFS fee refunded if my Algeria visa is refused?

No. VFS states its INR 1600 service fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Neither source we checked publishes a refund rule for the visa fee itself, so ask the Embassy if you need certainty.