→
How to get a Algeria visa from Gabon
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Gabonese passport holders travelling to Algeria.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Algeria.
Business visa
Processing time10 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time10 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Gabonese applicants need to provide.
- The application forms must be fully filled printed, dated and signed by the applicant.
- Applications with missing information will be delayed or rejected.
- Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least two (02) blank visa pages for the visa to be issued.
- Amendment pages at the back of the passport will not be accepted for the Algeria visa.
- Photos must be recent, frontal-view, and taken on a white background and showing applicants wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription.
- The first and last names of the applicant should be written in pencil on the back of passport photos.
- Copy of the hotel booking or an invitation from an Algerian citizen, mentioning the lodging address, signed & stamped by an official authority in Algeria.
- Copy of air ticket or itinerary showing dates of entry and exit from Algeria and details of activities in Algeria.
- Proof of sufficient funds is required by providing a bank statement showing that the applicant has enough funds for the trip and duration of stay in Algeria.
- Proof of no criminal record signed by the local police department in Gabon.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Algeria,
- The passport must have at least one blank passport page available for the Algerian visa stamp.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Algeria visas.
- Two signed Algeria visa application forms.
- Two recent identical 2 x 2 passport type photographs in colour, front view, and with a plain/white background.
- An invitation letter from the host is required. Travellers visiting Algeria as a tourist must provide an invitation from an authorized tourist company in Algeria.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Algeria.
- A copy of confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation(s.) If staying in various hotels, please provide copies of each reservation.
- A letter from inviting family members or friends is required if they are providing accommodations to the applicant.
- Bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay in Algeria.
Business visa
- Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Algeria,
- The Gabon passport with at least one empty page for the Algerian visa stamp.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not to be used for the Algeria visas.
- Two recent identical 2 x 2 passport photographs with a white background.
- Letter of invitation from sponsoring company in Algeria explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel.
- The letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
- Original letter from the employer in Gabon, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Algeria.
- The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Algeria.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Algeria.
Where to apply
Algeria embassy & visa application centers in Gabon.
Libreville
AddressB.P. 4008 Libreville Gabon
Phone(+241) 01 44 34 80
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.ambalglibreville.com
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | — | — |
| Tue | — | — |
| Wed | — | — |
| Thu | — | — |
| Fri | — | — |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How safe is Algeria to visit
Algeria has improved in safety immensely in recent years and for much of the country, there are no significant safety issues.
What are the common foods eaten in Algeria
Lamb, chicken, fish, grains, vegetables, and dried fruits are common ingredients in Algerian cuisine. Tea is Algeria's favourite drink served with fresh mint. Coffee is also a popular beverage in Algeria. Some of the most popular dishes in Algeria are couscous, jwaz, mechoui, dolma, and bagita.
What is the most practiced religion in Algeria
Religion in Algeria is dominated by Muslims with over ninety-nine per cent of the population adhering to Sunni Islam of the Maliki school of jurisprudence.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Algeria visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.