How to get a Algeria visa from Zimbabwe

• The Algeria tourist or visitor visa is issued to applicants who want to visit Algeria for leisure, relaxation, and tourism.
• Application forms can be gotten online or at the embassy.
• Applicants who want to get the forms online are to fill it, download, print and sign them.
• Handwritten applications will not be accepted by the Embassy.
• The applicant would be asked to bring a valid passport and a copy of its first page.
• The passport should have been issued within 10 years and should be valid for at least six months.
• The passport photos should measure 2 x 2 inches and must be taken on a white background.
• Photos should be glued on the box reserved for a photo at the upper right side of the application form.
• In a case where the traveler would be received by a host in Algeria, an invitation letter would be required.
• The Algerian host invitation letter should be notarized via the host at the city hall in Algeria or a notary public office.
• The Algerian host must provide a copy of their Algerian ID, passport or consular card.
• Note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
• The embassy is not required to inform applicants of their incomplete applications as incomplete applications will be sent back with return envelopes.
• It should also be noted that you are not to put more than three applications in one envelope.
• Applicants are urged to apply within a period that doesn’t exceed sixty days before their travel date.
• They might also be required to submit more documents as requested by the embassy.
• Algeria visas are usually valid based on the Algerian embassy's discretion.

• This visa is issued to businessmen, representatives or employees of foreign companies who want to visit Algeria for business purposes.
• Applicants are expected to submit an Algerian partner or company local branch invitation letter to the embassy alongside the form.
• An employer's letter providing a brief presentation of the company would be needed at the embassy.
• It should also state the applicant's purpose of visit to Algeria.
• The company should assume the financial responsibility of expenses incurred during the trip.
• Note that holders of business visas are not permitted to work and a business visa cannot replace a work visa.
• A valid passport and a copy of the first page is required.
• The passport should be valid for at least six months.

• This visa is issued to foreign workers or employees of foreign companies assigned to work in Algeria.
• They are expected to have a work permit delivered by an Algerian office of employment.
• There should be an employment verification letter attached to the documents required for travel.
• The work visa request should be addressed to the Directorate General of Legal and Consular Affairs, Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A repatriation commitment letter in which the employer pledges to repatriate the employee upon termination of the contract is necessary for the application.
• An employer's letter stating the applicant's job title or position and purpose of the visit would be requested.
• The employer should also pledge to cover all living expenses in the letter.

• This is issued to students who want to study in Algeria.
• There should be an acceptance letter from the Algerian educational institution with the applicant's details on it.
• The applicant would be required to bring a copy of their scholarship notification letter if there is any.
• There should be proof of the applicant's financial resources for the duration of stay in Algeria.
• You should not fold your documents — always use wide envelopes.

French is widely spoken even though it doesn’t have an official status in Algeria. Algeria’s actual official languages are Berber and Arabic. French is widely used in the government, education, and media. A study found that 60% of Algerians can speak and understand French. (Arabic is spoken and understood by about 70% of Algerians, while Berber is only spoken and understood by 27% to 30%). In the larger Algerian cities, you can easily communicate in French with almost everyone you will meet.

Local hospitality, a combination of Arabic customs and French traditions is one of the remarkable things about Algeria. You will have no problem making friends with locals.

The weather in Algeria is most times hot and sometimes warm. Its weather is averagely between 40-45 degrees Celsius. Algeria is the biggest country in the world and the Sahara covers 90% of its landmass. Most inhabitants living within its confines are clustered around oases and a few larger towns.

Algeria’s population currently stands at 40 million, and most identify as Arab. But there are many other groups including Berbers, Turks (descendants of the Ottomans), Europeans, and other Africans. Algeria used to have a sizable Jewish community but most left after independence for fear of persecution.

They are the Notre Dame d’Afrique, Ghardaïa and the M’zab Valley, the Botanical Garden of Hamma, beaches and so many other sites and monuments.