Business & investor visas
Algerian Business Visa
A short-stay route for foreign nationals travelling to Algeria for business meetings, missions or professional activity, rather than to take up local employment.
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Maximum stay, validity, entries and fee for the business visa are not separately published; the general 90-day-per-entry rule applies. Specific figures unverified.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Algeria government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Business Visa (visa d'affaires)
- Route type
- Short-stay business visa
- Key requirement
- Employer mission letter or invitation from an Algerian partner, plus accommodation
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- General entry-visa rule: up to 90 days per entry, cumulative stay not exceeding 180 days per year.
- Where to apply
- Algerian embassy or consulate of your place of residence
- Note
- Does not permit paid employment
- A business visa is not authorisation to work in Algeria or be paid by an Algerian employer.
Who it is for
- Business travellers attending meetings, negotiations or missions
- Professionals invited by an Algerian company or business partner
Requirements
- Employer mission letter, or an invitation letter from the Algerian partner/branch
- Hotel reservation or a support certificate from the inviting organisation
- Passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, plus a photocopy
- Application form in duplicate, two photographs, and travel insurance
How to apply
- Obtain either the employer's mission letter or a letter of invitation from your Algerian partner, plus proof of accommodation or a support certificate.
- Complete the visa application form from the consular post's website and assemble the general documents.
- Submit the application to the Algerian embassy or consulate of your usual place of residence.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.