Spain visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (exteriores.gob.es / BLS sources)
Do you need a visa for Spain from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Spain (Schengen area). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C), valid in 29 countries. For studies over 90 days, a national long-stay visa (estancia por estudios). The application is submitted at BLS International (Algiers, Oran), Spain's official operator in Algeria. Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Official source: exteriores.gob.es
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
- BLS (Algiers, Oran)
- Processing
- ≈ 15 days (book early)
- Study > 90 days
- National visa (estancia por estudios)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- ICAO-standard photo (white background, recent)
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or carta de invitación)
- Proof of funds (≈ €113–122/day, min ≈ €1,100)
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Create your application and book on the BLS portal
algeria.blsspainvisa.com — the only official channel.
- 2Choose your BLS centre
Algiers or Oran, by your wilaya of residence.
- 3Gather the documents
Insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, funds, purpose documents.
- 4Submit the file + biometrics + €90
Fingerprints and photo at the BLS centre.
- 5Track and collect your passport
Processing ≈ 15 days.
By purpose of travel
Spain tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Spain as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Spain, 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 funds. Submitted at BLS (Algiers, Oran). Fee €90. Processing ≈ 15 days.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Detailed travel itinerary
Questions about this purpose
How much funding must I prove?
About €113–122/day, with a minimum of around €1,100 per person for Spain.
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Spain business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Spain from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Spain, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Spanish company strengthens the file. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at BLS. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Spanish 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 Spanish company strengthens the file.
What fees?
€90 + BLS service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Can I also do tourism?
Yes, the Schengen short-stay visa covers several purposes.
Spain family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Spain from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Spain, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host usually provides a carta de invitación issued by the Spanish National Police. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at BLS. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Carta de invitación issued by the Spanish National Police (requested by the host)
- Proof of relationship (family or friend) and host's ID / residence permit
Questions about this purpose
What is the carta de invitación?
An official document your host in Spain requests from the National Police (comisaría); it proves accommodation but does not replace the visa or guarantee approval.
Is it mandatory?
Usually required when staying with a private individual; otherwise a hotel booking.
Who can pay for the stay?
You or your host; provide the matching proof of funds.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 for the whole Schengen area.
Spain medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Spain from Algeria?
For treatment in Spain (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Spanish health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at BLS. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spain (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Spain?
For a program under 90 days (course, short internship, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no national long-stay visa. You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of funds. Submitted at BLS. Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (estancia por estudios).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of funds (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.
How does it differ from estancia por estudios?
The estancia (national visa) is for studies over 90 days; below that, the Schengen short stay is enough.
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need a national long-stay visa (estancia por estudios) — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Spain airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa (type A) for Spain from Algeria?
Generally, no. Algerian nationals are not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Spain's national list of nationalities subject to an airport transit visa: no transit visa (type A) is required to stay in the international transit zone of a Spanish airport. However, if you must enter the territory (leave the airport, move outside the international zone), 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 Spain?
Generally no. Algeria is not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Spain's national list; so transit in the international zone does not require an airport transit visa.
Some sites say otherwise — why?
Among Schengen states, only the Czech Republic requires a transit visa from Algerians. Always check by the country you transit through.
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 exteriores.gob.es and from your airline.
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 |
| BLS service fee | ≈ DZD 2,560 |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 child 6–12, free under 6; since 11/06/2024) + BLS service fee (≈ DZD 2,560) + insurance ≥ €30,000. Confirm on exteriores.gob.es / algeria.blsspainvisa.com before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for Spain from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days; a national long-stay visa (estancia por estudios) for studies over 90 days.
Where do I submit my application?
At BLS International (Algiers or Oran), Spain's official operator in Algeria. Appointments are booked only on algeria.blsspainvisa.com.
Algiers or Oran?
The Oran consulate covers the west (Oran, Tlemcen, Sidi Bel-Abbès, Mostaganem, Béchar…); Algiers covers the centre, east and south. Your wilaya of residence determines the centre.
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 (€45 for ages 6–12, free under 6) + BLS service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
What timeline should I expect?
Processing ≈ 15 days, extendable to 45 days; BLS appointments must be booked early.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the Schengen area.
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