Germany visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (algier.diplo.de / Auswärtiges Amt sources)
Do you need a visa for Germany from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Germany (Schengen area). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical, short study) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C), valid in 29 countries — submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). For studies over 90 days, a national long-stay visa (type D), applied for via the embassy portal (digital.diplo.de) with a blocked account (Sperrkonto). The decision is made by the Embassy of Germany in Algiers. Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Official source: auswaertiges-amt.de
At a glance
- Main type
- Schengen short stay (type C)
- Length (short stay)
- ≤ 90 days / 180 days
- Area
- 29 Schengen states
- Fees (short stay)
- €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000
- Biometrics
- Yes (fingerprints + photo)
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global (short stay), embassy (national)
- Processing
- ≈ 15 working days (short stay)
- Study > 90 days
- National visa (Sperrkonto, type D)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Completed and signed VIDEX form
- Recent biometric photo
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or Verpflichtungserklärung)
- Proof of means of subsistence (≈ €45/day, guideline)
- Bank statements for the last 3 months + salary slips
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Fill in the form on VIDEX
videx.diplo.de — official short-stay form.
- 2Book an appointment at VFS Global
VFS Global Algiers — short-stay submission and biometrics.
- 3Gather the documents
Insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, means of subsistence, purpose documents.
- 4Submit the file + biometrics + €90
At the VFS Global centre in Algiers.
- 5Track and collect your passport
Decision by the Embassy in Algiers; ≈ 15 working days.
By purpose of travel
Germany tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Germany as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Germany, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — stay ≤ 90 days per 180, valid in the 29 Schengen states. You need travel insurance ≥ €30,000, proof of accommodation and means of subsistence. Submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). Fee €90. Processing ≈ 15 working days.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Detailed travel itinerary
Questions about this purpose
How much subsistence must I prove?
Germany cites a reference value of about €45/day; there are no fixed daily rates.
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Germany business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Germany from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Germany, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the German company strengthens the file. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the German host company
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid employment (which needs another permit — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Strongly recommended: an invitation from the German company strengthens the file.
What fees?
€90 + VFS service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Can I also do tourism?
Yes, the Schengen short-stay visa covers several purposes.
Germany family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Germany from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Germany, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host usually provides a Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation), signed at the Ausländerbehörde (§68 of the Residence Act). Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Original Verpflichtungserklärung signed by the host at the Ausländerbehörde (§68 AufenthG)
- Copy of host's ID / residence permit
- Proof of relationship (family or friend)
Questions about this purpose
What is the Verpflichtungserklärung?
A formal declaration of commitment, signed by your host in Germany before the Ausländerbehörde (§68 of the Residence Act). The host undertakes to cover your costs; only the original is accepted.
Does it replace proof of funds?
It can serve as proof of accommodation and means of subsistence, but does not guarantee the visa.
Who can pay for the stay?
You or your host (via the Verpflichtungserklärung); provide the matching proof.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 for the whole Schengen area.
Germany medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Germany from Algeria?
For treatment in Germany (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the German health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the German health facility (appointment + treatment estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage / deposit (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the German health facility (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Can the treatment stay exceed 90 days?
Beyond 90 days, a national long-stay visa for medical reasons may be needed (different rules).
How do I fund the care?
At your expense: prove sufficient funds; care is not covered without insurance/agreement.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (Schengen area).
Short study in Germany (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Germany?
For a program under 90 days (language course, short internship, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no national visa or blocked account (Sperrkonto). You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of means of subsistence. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (type D).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of means of subsistence (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a national visa?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
Is a blocked account (Sperrkonto) required?
No for short study (< 90 days); it is required for long study (type D).
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need a national study visa (type D) — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Germany airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for Germany from Algeria?
Generally, no. Algerian nationals are not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Germany's national list (Auswärtiges Amt) of nationalities subject to an airport transit visa: no transit visa (type A) is required to stay in the international transit zone of a German airport. However, if you must enter the territory (leave the airport, transit between two Schengen airports), you need a Schengen short-stay visa.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport (3 months beyond transit)
- Connecting-flight ticket (final destination)
- Final-destination country visa (if required)
- Full itinerary
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need a transit visa for Germany?
Generally no. Algeria is not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Germany's national list (Auswärtiges Amt); so transit in the international zone does not require an airport transit visa.
Which Schengen country requires a transit visa from Algerians?
Among Schengen states, only the Czech Republic requires an airport transit visa from Algerians. Neither Germany, France, Spain nor Italy requires it.
What if I want to leave the airport?
Then you need a Schengen short-stay visa, not a transit visa.
Should I check anything else?
Yes: your airline's and the final-destination country's rules, and your passport validity (3 months beyond transit).
How much does it cost?
No transit-visa fee, since it is not required. A short-stay visa, if needed to enter, costs €90.
Where do I get information?
On algier.diplo.de and from your airline.
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 |
| VFS Global service fee | to confirm |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 child 6–12, free under 6; since 11/06/2024) + VFS service fee (not published — to confirm) + insurance ≥ €30,000. National visa €75. Confirm on algier.diplo.de / visa.vfsglobal.com before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for Germany from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days, submitted at VFS Global; a national long-stay visa (type D) for studies over 90 days, via the digital.diplo.de portal.
Where do I submit my application?
Short stay is submitted at VFS Global (Algiers). The national study visa is applied for via the embassy portal (digital.diplo.de). The decision is made by the Embassy of Germany in Algiers.
Does Germany have a consulate in Oran?
No. Germany has a single mission in Algeria, the Embassy in Algiers, competent for the whole country.
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 (€45 for ages 6–12, free under 6) + VFS service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
What timeline should I expect?
Short stay ≈ 15 working days; the national study visa can take several months (apply ≥ 3 months ahead).
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the Schengen area.
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