How to get a Algeria visa from South Africa

• The Algerian tourist visa is issued to applicants who want to visit the country for tourism and leisure.
• Two visa forms are needed and are to be completed online. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
• Both forms must have the applicant’s original signature.
• Old visa forms are not allowed for the visa application.
• South Africans planning to travel to Algeria should gather the following documents:
• An original signed passport that should be valid for 6 months beyond stay in Algeria.
• The passport should have at least two blank pages available for Algerian visa stamps.
• Three identical passport photos with a white background. The photos should be 35mm x 45mm in width and height.
• A computer generated flight itinerary should be submitted along with the application form.
• Important dates of your journey, flight numbers, places you plan to visit, and the details of arrangements made for your accommodation must be given in the itinerary.
• The flight itinerary should also have the name and complete address of the applicant.
• There must be documents that prove the applicant's financial stability for the duration of stay. These should include monthly bank statements for 6 months.
• The account name and number must be reflected with the issuing date of the bank statement.
• The applicant will also have to submit the certificat d’hebergement. i.e. certificate of accommodation which shows proof of the applicant's accommodation provision.
• Hotel/resort reservation documents are also required.
• Travel and health insurance documents are required in case of emergencies.
• Applicants must show a proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
• The final step to getting your tourist visa approved is to have an invitation from a registered travel agency in Algeria.
• Applicants of this visa should note that they are to make travel arrangements based on the date of entry as arrival into Algeria before the stipulated date is not allowed.

• The Algerian business visa is issued to applicants who want to visit Algeria for business purposes.
• Applicants are required to have two signed and online filled Algerian visa application forms as handwritten forms are not accepted.
• Both forms must have the applicant’s original signature.
• During your visa application, old forms cannot be used as this could result to the rejection of your application.
• The following documents should be taken along with the visa application forms to the embassy:
• An original signed passport. The passport has to be valid for 6 months beyond stay in Algeria with at least two blank passport page available for Algerian visa stamp.
• Three identical passport photos with a white background. The photos should be 35mm x 45mm in width and height.
• A computer generated flight itinerary is required along with the application form.
• Important dates of your journey, flight numbers, places you plan to visit, and the details of accommodation arrangements must be given in the itinerary.
• It should also have the name and complete address of the applicant.
• A signed invitation from a host company stating the purpose and duration of the stay should be provided.
• There must be a document that prove the applicant's financial stability. This should include a bank statement of 6 months.
• The account name and number must be reflected with the issuing date of the bank statement.
• Applicants would also submit pay slips(salary advice) from the last 3 months.
• The applicant would submit a proof of accommodation provision even if it has been listed in the itinerary.
• Applicants are required to have health insurance issued to cover their entire duration of stay.
• Ensure you have a proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
• Note that the embassy may request for additional documents during the evaluation process.
  

• This visa allows you to make a short stay Algeria.
• You may need to board a flight to your destination country from Algeria.
• You are required to have a visa to your destination country.
• Holders of this visa type cannot go around the country for sightseeing.
• You can neither attend business meetings nor take up paid work during your time in the country.
• This visa is only valid for a period of 5 days.
• You cannot revisit the country with the same visa after exiting Algeria.

The two official languages in Algeria are Arabic and Berber but almost everyone in the country speak French. English is also spoken by a large number of people in Algeria. It is advised to learn basic French when going the country.