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How to get a Algeria visa from Singapore
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Singaporean passport holders travelling to Algeria.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Algeria.
Business visa
Processing time7-10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$15
Tourist visa
Processing time7-10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$15
Application requirements
Documents Singaporean applicants need to provide.
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Algerian tourist visa can be issued to Singaporeans traveling to Algerian for tourism purposes.
- There are two types of Algerian tourist visa:
- Single-entry visa: this visa is valid for 30 days.
- Multiple-entry visa: this visa is valid for 90 days but allows a stay of up to 180 days.
- Applicants are required to provide an invitation letter or proof of accommodation which could be hotel bookings.
- The following documents should also be provided:
- Visa application form.
- Passport valid for at least six months.
- Copy of the identification pages of your passport.
- Two recent ID pictures.
- Travelers must declare at Customs if they are traveling with more than 3000 Algerian dinar or foreign currency that exceeds 1000 euros (or its equivalent).
- Travelers are prohibited from taking Algerian dinars out of the country.
- When your passport is stamped upon entry, you should check how long you are allowed to stay.
- You may be able to request an extension of stay from the Ministry of Interior (Office of Foreigners). However, if you overstay, you may need to appear before a judge prior to departing Algeria.
- Always carry your passport or a copy of it with you, or you may be taken in for questioning by law enforcement officials.
- Photographing military installations and government buildings (often marked by an Algerian flag over the entrance) is prohibited.
- Islam is the main religion practiced in Algeria.
Business visa
- Singaporean business travelers can apply for the Algerian business visa if they have the intention of traveling to the country for business purposes.
- The Algerian business visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended to 180 days.
- Two passport-type photographs must be provided by the applicant.
- Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page is required.
- A copy of flight itinerary must be provided by the applicant. This itinerary should contain information detailing the duration of travel, places to visit, etc.
- One copy of confirmed hotel reservations must be provided.
- An invitation letter from the host company in Algeria must be provided.
- The letter must indicate if the company is going to sponsor the applicant's trip.
Where to apply
Algeria embassy & visa application centers in Singapore.
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AddressAlgeria does not currently maintain an embassy in Singapore. Applicants are to apply from the Algerian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the food like in Algeria
The main dishes in Algeria are; Couscous which is a staple food in Algeria and throughout North Africa (semolina-like pasta made from cracked wheat), Chickpea-cakes (usually added as a side dish to make a cheap and tasty accompaniment for food) and Tajine (stew, usually with lamb or chicken, which is a popular everyday dish).
Can I drink alcohol in Algeria
The legal drinking/purchasing age of alcoholic beverages is 18. Algeria produces a selection of wine (not in big volume) and also beer. However, Algeria is a Muslim country, and you do not find alcohol sold everywhere, you have to know where to find it.
Is my visa fee refundable
No, your visa fee is not refundable. However, you are allowed to re-apply for a visa if your former application was rejected.
Is Algeria safe for tourists
Algeria is today considered a very safe country except along the borders with the neighboring countries.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Algeria visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.