How to get a Algeria visa from Congo
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Congolese passport holders travelling to Algeria.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Algeria.
Business visa
Processing time10 - 15 days
Validity30 days
Tourist visa
Processing time5 - 15 days
Validity30 days
Transit visa
Processing time10 - 15 days
Validity7 days
Application requirements
Documents Congolese applicants need to provide.
- You are to completely fill and sign your visa application form.
- Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in Algeria and must also have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Four identical 2x2 colored passport-sized photographs taken on a white background.
- You will need to provide a well-detailed travel itinerary that covers your entry into and exit from Algeria.
- Flight reservations and return tickets are needed.
- For students, this proof should be a letter from the applicant's school, or a letter from an employer if employed or business documents for self-employed Congolese.
- Proof of retirement funds is required for retired visa applicants.
- You will need to submit a proof of accommodation which could be a hotel booking or an invitation letter from your host affirming that you will be hosted.
- A valid means of identification from your host is also needed.
- Recent bank statements are needed for this application.
- For minors, an original birth certificate and letter of consent signed by both parents should be submitted.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is for applicants who wish to carry out business activities while in Algeria.
- With this visa, you can attend conferences and trade fairs.
- You must provide an invitation letter from the host company in Algeria.
- This letter should be on the company's letterhead and have every detail about your trip.
- If the host company is going to be financially responsible for you in Algeria, they are to state it in the letter to the embassy.
- A letter from your employer in Congo is to be submitted also.
- The letter should confirm the duration and purpose of your trip as well as your job position and salary earned.
- You are to provide an incentive that says that you will be returning to Congo at the expiration of your visa.
- If there have been previous trade relations between the company in Congo and the one in Algeria, proof of this is to be also stated.
- You are not to change employment without notifying the authorities.
- You are also to provide valid proof of accommodation.
- Current bank statements and certificates of Income-tax of the company both in Congo and Algeria are to be submitted.
Tourist visa
- This visa is for Congolese who wish to visit Algeria for tourism and relaxation purposes.
- This visa is also for persons who wish to visit friends and family while in Algeria.
- Applicants of this visa are not allowed to take up paid employment in the country.
- You are also not allowed to receive formal education while in Algeria.
- You are to submit a valid proof of accommodation.
- This could be proof of hotel bookings or the home address of your host and their contact number.
- An invitation letter from your host in Algeria is needed if you are visiting a friend or family.
- The invitation letter must be authenticated by the nearest municipality to your host.
- Valid documentation showing your status in Congo is to be provided.
- Retirees are to submit evidence of their retirement funds.
- Your travel itinerary detailing dates of travel and the destinations you intend to visit in Algeria is required also.
- You might be required to show proof of address in Congo by providing a utility bill such as electricity, water, or waste bills.
- This visa is valid for one month from the date of issuance.
Transit visa
- This visa is for Congolese applicants who wish to transit through Algeria and wish to spend more than 24 hours in the country.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on entry into Algeria and must also have one blank visa page for stamps.
- You will need to present a valid visa.
- You are also to provide the flight ticket and visa for your final destination country.
- A recent bank statement is needed to apply for this visa(preferably for the last 6 months) to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during the transit period.
- In the case of foreign air and sea cabin crews, they will be eligible for a transit visa which will be valid for 2 to 7 days.
- The transit visa is valid for a maximum of 7 days.
- The transit visa costs 80DZD and is usually processed between 10-15 working days.
- You are to leave Algeria before the expiration of your visa.
Where to apply
Algeria embassy & visa application centers in Congo.
Brazaville
AddressAvenue Monseigneur Augouard Quartire Cathédrale or Av. du Colonel Brisset B.P. 2100
Phone(+242) 05 736 1712 (+242) 22 281 28 37 / 22 281 17 37
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Frequently asked questions
Is alcohol allowed in Algeria
All persons of legal age in Algeria are allowed to consume alcohol and alcoholic beverages in Algeria but due to the fact that Algeria is a country dominated by Islam, alcohol is found in only selected places.
What is Algeria known for
Algeria is considered the second-largest country in the entire African continent and the largest on the Mediterranean Sea. In the past, Algeria was a popular destination but the civil war in 1992 affected the tourism industry.
What is the official currency used in Algeria
The official currency used in Algeria is the Algerian Dinar and its code is DZD. Traveler's checks are only accepted at four-star or more hotels so it is usually best to exchange a reasonable amount of cash into GBP and Algerian dinars in one sitting.
What is Algeria's official language
The official language of Algeria is the Modern Standard Arabic and Berber. The majority of the population speak Darja, the Algerian Arabic. French is also widely spoken because of its colonial history with France.
Will I be safe in Algeria
Yes. Currently, Algeria is one of the safest countries and tourists can visit there without worry.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Algeria visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.