Greece visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mfa.gr / Greek consulate source)
Do you need a visa for Greece from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Greece (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 (type D), followed by a residence permit on arrival. The application is submitted at VFS Global in Algiers (Ben Aknoun), the provider mandated by the Greek consulate. Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000. The consulate requires ≥ 15 days between submission and departure.
Official source: mfa.gr
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, VIS)
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global (Algiers, Ben Aknoun)
- Processing
- ≈ 15 days (+ 15-day pre-departure rule)
- Study > 90 days
- National long-stay visa (type D)
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 (35 × 45 mm)
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel or invitation)
- Proof of sufficient funds (amount set by the Greek authorities)
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Schengen form, passport, insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, funds.
- 2Book an appointment at VFS Global (Algiers)
Ben Aknoun centre; allow for the appointment lead time.
- 3Submit the file + biometrics + €90
Fingerprints and photo at the VFS centre.
- 4Respect the 15-day pre-departure rule
The consulate requires ≥ 15 days between submission and travel.
- 5Track and collect your passport
Processing ≈ 15 days (extendable).
By purpose of travel
Greece tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Greece as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Greece, 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 VFS Global in Algiers (Ben Aknoun). Fee €90. Processing ≈ 15 days (and ≥ 15 days before departure).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Travel itinerary (islands, ferries)
Questions about this purpose
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Greece business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Greece from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Greece, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Greek company strengthens the file. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Greek 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 Greek company strengthens the file.
Greece family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Greece from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Greece, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host usually provides an invitation and proof of accommodation. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at VFS Global. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the host in Greece
- Proof of relationship and host's ID / status
Questions about this purpose
Is a host invitation required?
Usually yes: an invitation letter and proof of accommodation with the host (or a hotel booking otherwise).
Who can pay for the stay?
You or your host; provide the matching proof of funds.
Greece medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Greece from Algeria?
For treatment in Greece (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Greek 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 Greek health facility (appointment + 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 Greek 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.
Short study in Greece (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Greece?
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 VFS Global. Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (D visa).
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 long-stay visa?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need a national long-stay visa (type D) — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Greece airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for Greece?
Generally no. Algerians are not on the list of nationalities subject to an airport transit visa (ATV) for Greece: a pure airside transit (without crossing the Schengen border) needs no visa. However, to leave the transit zone or enter Greece, a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is required (€90).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Visa of the final destination (if required)
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need an ATV for Greece?
No. Algeria is not on the list of nationalities subject to an airport transit visa for Greece.
When do I need a visa?
As soon as you leave the transit zone / enter Greece: a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is then required.
Where do I submit if I need the short stay?
At VFS Global in Algiers.
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 |
| VFS Global service fee | ≈ 2,000–3,200 DZD (to confirm) |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 + VFS Global service fee (≈ 2,000–3,200 DZD per the centre, to confirm) + insurance ≥ €30,000. The consulate requires ≥ 15 days between submission and departure. Confirm on mfa.gr before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for Greece from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days; a national long-stay visa (type D) for studies over 90 days.
Where do I submit my application?
At VFS Global in Algiers (Ben Aknoun), the provider mandated by the Greek consulate; in-person submission (biometrics) is required.
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 + VFS Global service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, coverage ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
How long can I stay?
≤ 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen short stay).
What timeline should I expect?
Processing ≈ 15 days; book the VFS appointment early and respect the 15-day minimum before departure.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Greek consulate's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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