Validity: Tourist: approx 30 days. Transit: maximum 48 hours. Business: up to 90 days.

Requirements: Completed application form.  3 passport-size photos.  Letter of invitation from an Algerian national or a hotel booking for a Tourist visa.  Letter from the sponsoring company for a Business visa.

Time: At least 3 days. Express service available. For some nationals it might take longer depending on whether the application needs to be referred to Algeria.