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Algeria Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Algeria visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Algeria Tourist Visa

Processing time
15–30 working days standard; 7–15 days for expedited cases.
Stay duration
Up to 30 days per entry (most grants); up to 90 days for documented itineraries.
Visa validity
Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 30 days to 1 year (tourist).
Entries
Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof
USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Algerian-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply
In person at Embassy of Algeria New Delhi (E-6/8 Vasant Vihar) — by prior appointment. NO online lodgement; paper sticker visa applied to passport on collection.

Visa categories available

TouristTourist Visa

Tourism, sightseeing, holiday — short-stay leisure travel within Algeria.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry (most grants); up to 90 days for documented itineraries.
Processing
15–30 working days standard; 7–15 days for expedited cases.

BusinessBusiness Visa

Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Algeria.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry; multi-entry visas allow accumulated stays.
Processing
15–30 working days; expedited 7–15 days for verified business profiles.

TransitTransit Visa

Transit through Algerian territory (commonly Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport ALG) en route to a third country.

Stay
Up to 7 days per entry.
Processing
15 working days standard.

MedicalMedical Treatment Visa

Receive medical treatment / consultation in Algeria, or accompany a patient.

Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable inside Algeria for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (7–15 days); non-urgent 15–30 days.

Family VisitFamily Visa

Visit immediate family of Algerian citizens (spouse, parents, children) for family reunification.

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit (family-visit sub-track); long-stay family reunion converts to Carte de Résident on arrival.
Processing
15–30 working days.

StudentStudy Visa

Full-time study at an Algerian higher education institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / language course / approved exchange.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> convert to Carte de Résident pour Études (Residence Card, study basis) at Wilaya for course duration on arrival.
Processing
30–60 working days for Type D study; residence card decision 60 days post-arrival.

WorkWork Visa (Permanent)

Employment in Algeria on the basis of a Temporary Work Authorization (Autorisation de Travail Temporaire — ATT) cleared by the Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security + employment contract + employer commitment to repatriate.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> 1-year Carte de Résident (work basis), renewable.
Processing
Full pathway from Nepal: 6–10 months. Step-by-step: (1) Algerian employer obtains ATT from Ministry of Labour — 60–90 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D work at Embassy New Delhi with ATT + contract attached — 30 days; (3) Carte de Résident at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.

Multi-EntryTemporary Work Visa

Short-term employment in Algeria (≤ 90 days per assignment) — typically for project-based engineering / consultancy / installation contracts. Common for Nepali oil-and-gas technicians on rotational deployments.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry; multi-entry visas for rotational deployments.
Processing
15–30 working days.

ReligiousCultural / Press / Journalism Visa

Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events — short-stay non-tourist purposes.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry.
Processing
15–30 working days.

RetirementLong-Stay Resident (Carte de Résident)

Long-term residence in Algeria — typically converted from Type D study / work / family visas; direct retirement-residence pathway is limited (no formal Algerian retirement / golden visa).

Stay
1-year Carte de Résident, renewable; permanent residence (Carte de Résident permanente) after 7 continuous years.
Processing
30–60 days at DGSN post-arrival.

Required documents — Algeria tourist visa

  1. Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages)

    Required
  2. Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old) — 2 copies

    Required
  3. Algerian visa application form (downloaded from newdelhi.mfa.gov.dz) — completed in French OR English

    Required
  4. Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent)

    Required
  5. Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)

    Required
  6. Hotel booking confirmation OR voucher from Algerian licensed tour operator

    Required
  7. Travel medical insurance + repatriation-of-remains coverage (mandatory under Decree 14-275) — minimum coverage USD 30,000

    Required
  8. Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary (preferably in French)

    Required
  9. Travel from Nepal to Embassy Algeria New Delhi (Vasant Vihar) for in-person submission

    Required
  10. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)

    Required
  11. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required
  12. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  13. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  14. Business Registration Certificate

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

    Required
  15. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

    Conditional
  16. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  17. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  18. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  19. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  20. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  21. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  22. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

    Required
  23. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  24. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  25. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  26. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  27. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  28. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  29. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  30. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  31. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Algeria embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address
E-6/8, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Phone
+91 11 2614 1422, +91 11 2614 1423
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section Sun–Thu 09:30–12:30 by appointment only (note: Algerian embassies follow Sunday–Thursday working week aligned with Algeria, NOT Mon–Fri).
Application centre
Embassy of Algeria New Delhi (paper sticker intake) + VFS Global Algeria India where applicable — Lodge in person at Embassy of Algeria, E-6/8 Vasant Vihar (paper sticker visa — Algeria has no e-Visa system as of 2026). Some intake routes via VFS Global Algeria India centres in major Indian cities — confirm applicable centre on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/dza. There is no Algerian visa application centre, VFS partner, or honorary consul in Kathmandu — Nepali applicants must travel for biometric capture + interview.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • Income proof for Algerian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
  • Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for an Algerian visa BEFORE travel. There is NO e-Visa system as of 2026 (planned but not launched), NO visa-on-arrival for tourist purposes, and NO visa-waiver agreement. ONLY paper sticker visas issued by Algerian consulates.
  • There is NO Algerian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. ALL Nepali applicants must travel to Embassy of Algeria New Delhi (E-6/8 Vasant Vihar) for biometric capture and visa interview.
  • Algerian embassies operate on a Sunday–Thursday working week (aligned with Algeria), NOT the standard Mon–Fri Indian schedule. Plan VFS / embassy appointments accordingly.
  • Algeria is NOT in the EU or Schengen — Algerian visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas do not provide visa-free access to Algeria.
  • Algerian Foreigners Act (Law 08-11 of 25 June 2008, consolidated through 2023 amendments) — primary domestic legislation governing entry, stay, and residence cards. Decree 03-251 sets visa-fee schedule.
  • Standard visa fees (consolidated 2024): Tourist single entry ≤30 days USD 100 / multi-entry ≤30 days USD 160 / single ≤90 days USD 130 / multi ≤90 days USD 200. Business multi-entry up to 1 year USD 250. Work / Study / Family Type D fees per category.
  • Working week in Algeria: Sunday–Thursday (Friday + Saturday off). Plan business meetings + government appointments around this calendar.
  • Common Nepali sectors in Algeria: hydrocarbons / oil-and-gas (Hassi Messaoud Sahara fields, Skikda LNG complex — Algeria is OPEC member, ~9% of European gas supply; Indian / Nepali engineers + technicians employed by Sonatrach, ENI, BP, Eni-Sonatrach JVs), construction (Algiers / Oran / Constantine infrastructure projects), Algerian Sonelgaz / national-grid contracts.
  • Travel insurance + repatriation coverage is MANDATORY for Algerian visa applications under Decree 14-275 — must explicitly mention coverage in Algeria + repatriation-of-remains.
  • Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure under Article 11 of Law 08-11 is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
  • Algerian Arabic + Berber are official languages; French is widely used in business + administration. Documents may need French (preferred) or Arabic translations rather than English — confirm with Embassy New Delhi at appointment booking.
  • Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — but Algeria is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Nepal-issued public documents must therefore be legalised through the Algerian-specific chain: Nepal MoFA -> Indian MEA (since Algeria has no embassy in Kathmandu) -> Algerian Embassy New Delhi.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Algeria visa — sourced from Algeria's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Algeria tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15–30 working days standard; 7–15 days for expedited cases.

What bank balance is required for a Algeria visa?

USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Algerian-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Algeria on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry (most grants); up to 90 days for documented itineraries. (Tourist Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Algeria tourist visa?

In person at Embassy of Algeria New Delhi (E-6/8 Vasant Vihar) — by prior appointment. NO online lodgement; paper sticker visa applied to passport on collection.

What documents are required for a Algeria tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old) — 2 copies; Algerian visa application form (downloaded from newdelhi.mfa.gov.dz) — completed in French OR English; Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation OR voucher from Algerian licensed tour operator; Travel medical insurance + repatriation-of-remains coverage (mandatory under Decree 14-275) — minimum coverage USD 30,000; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary (preferably in French).

Where is the Algeria embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — E-6/8, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 2614 1422.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Algeria business visa?

Yes — Business Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Algeria. Processing: 15–30 working days; expedited 7–15 days for verified business profiles..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Algeria visa?

Yes — apply online at https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria — Algerian MFA visa-policy hub · https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.dz — Embassy of Algeria in New Delhi · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/dza/visa-type — VFS Global Algeria India (intake partner).

How is the Algeria visa fee paid?

Visa fees in INR Demand Draft (Indian Rupees, drawn at Embassy Algeria New Delhi — payable to "Embassy of Algeria New Delhi") OR USD cash equivalent. Inside Algeria, DZD (Algerian dinar) cash / card at the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) for residence-card fees (Carte de Résident).

Can Yatra help with a Algeria visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Algeria including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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