Family visas
Algerian Family Visa
For the foreign spouse or child of an Algerian national to join or visit their family in Algeria and remain with them there.
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Maximum stay, validity, entries and fee for the family 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
- Family Visa (visa familial)
- Route type
- Family reunification / visit visa
- Key requirement
- Proof of Algerian nationality of the relative and proof of the relationship
- 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
- Key document
- Certificate of accommodation, legalised by the Town Hall
- Drawn up by the Algerian family member hosting the applicant.
Who it is for
- Foreign spouses of Algerian nationals
- Foreign children (or parents) joining an Algerian family member
Requirements
- Copy of the relative's proof of Algerian nationality (passport, national ID or consular card)
- Copy of the marriage certificate, or the child's birth certificate
- Passport valid for at least six months plus a photocopy
- Application form in duplicate, two photographs, and travel insurance
How to apply
- Ask your Algerian family member to prepare a certificate of accommodation and have it legalised at the Town Hall (mairie) of the place where you will stay.
- Complete the 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.