Entry visa to Algeria
The consular service of the Embassy of Algeria in Santiago is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visa applications are submitted to the consular service, as are visa withdrawals.
The processing of visa applications takes ten (10) working days.
Visa applications must be accompanied by the following documentation:
- A valid passport with a validity of more than six (06) months;
- A visa application form duly and legibly completed and signed in two copies;
- Two (02) recent identity photos of passport size (without name);
- The payment of visa fees of $39,000 Chilean pesos (CLP) for Chilean citizens (For other nationalities, please consult the Embassy).
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The above-mentioned documentation must be accompanied by other documentation, depending on the type of visa applied for:
Diplomatic and Service Visa
- A Verbal Note.
Chilean nationals holding a diplomatic or service passport need visas to enter Algerian territory.
Tourism Visa
• either a certificate of accommodation legalized by the Town Hall of the place of accommodation in Algeria, or a hotel reservation or a certificate from a travel agency specifying the nature and location of the trip.
• A copy of the employement contract (or any document proving the job) or academic certificate for students.
• A travel insurance certificate.
Tourists traveling to Algeria within an organized framework (tourist agencies): the visa is issued within 48 hours after receipt of the complete file.
Business Visa
- An invitation letter from the partner in Algeria;
- A letter from the company where the applicant works, specifying the purpose of the trip to Algeria.
Work Visa
- A certified copy of the original employment contract or temporary work permit, issued by the Algerian competent services in charge of Employment and of an attestation (of repatriation commitment) signed by the same services.
- A travel insurance certificate.
Temporary Work Visa
- A certified copy of the original employment contract, the duration of which must not exceed three (03) months, or a temporary work permit issued by the competent Algerian employment services, and a certificate (of repatriation commitment) signed by the same services
- A travel insurance certificate.
Press Visa
- A specific visa application form;
- A photocopy of the professional card (of press);
- A cover letter delivered by the management of the press organ.
- A letter of invitation or a certified accommodation certificate legalized by the competent municipality of residence of the inviting person, in which the names and surnames and date of birth of the applicant, as well as the address where he/she will stay during his/her stay in Algeria, will be mentioned.
- A travel insurance certificate.
In the absence of both documents, a reservation issued by a hotel in Algeria where the applicant will stay for the entire stay, in which the names and surnames, date of birth, and passport number of the same will be mentioned.
- A travel insurance certificate.
Family Visa
- A letter of invitation or a certified accommodation certificate legalized by the competent municipality of residence of the inviting person, in which the names and surnames and date of birth of the applicant, as well as the address where he/she will stay during his/her stay in Algeria, will be mentioned.
- A travel insurance certificate.
Cultural Visa
- A copy of the invitation to any seminar or event of a cultural, scientific or sporting nature.
- A travel insurance certificate.
Student Visa
- Certificate of enrollment in a public or private educational institution recognized by the Algerian State.
- Proof of the means of financing the studies and of the economic resources.
- A travel insurance certificate.
Transit Visa
- A photocopy of the valid visa for the destination country, granted to the applicant.
- The plane ticket to the destination country of the applicant.