Algeria Work Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Algeria Work visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • Airway tickets for the to and fro trip must be booked and confirmed.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must show sufficient balance in your savings bank account.
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Company

  A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

  The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

  • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
  • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • Approval from Algerian Company
  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
• Itinerary

  Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on the trip.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.

  
  

  The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Contract Papers

  Contract papers are the documents that state the roles and resposibilities of the individual they are being issued to. Other details like the period of work and the validity are also mentioned in the contract papers.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • Work contract copy signed by the employer in Algeria.
  • Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and sealed by the labor office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working
  • Work contract which does not exceed 90 days signed by the employer in Algeria.
  • It must be original and should specify certain details about the employee and the employer.

  
  

  Without the contract papers, you will not be allowed to get the visa as the contract papers decided the span of the stay and hence the visa validity. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Acceptance Letter For Offer

  A letter stating that you have accepted the offer you have received from the foreign company therby confirming your decision to join them.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • Attestation of repatriation signed by the employer and sealed by the labour office of the wilaya where the applicant will be working.

  
  

  Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.
• Work Permit

  A document stating that the specific individual is allowed to work in the mentioned country.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • Temporary work permit delivered by the Ministry of Labor, Department of Labor at the wilaya where the employer is based.

  
  

  You may require this while applying for a work visa in a foreign country.

Eligibility for getting Algeria Work Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.