India visa from Algeria
Last verified: November 2026 (Embassy of India, Algiers / indianvisaonline.gov.in)
Do you need a visa for India from Algeria?
Yes, and the Indian e-Visa is not open to Algerians: Algeria is not on the official list of eligible nationalities (indianvisaonline.gov.in). Algerians apply for a regular (sticker) visa: the form is filled online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, then the file is lodged at the Embassy of India in Algiers (passport valid 6 months, 2 photos 5×5 cm, hotel, ticket, bank statement ≥ €1,000). Consular fees per the embassy schedule (tourist DZD 13,650, business DZD 16,300, student DZD 11,000, transit DZD 3,050). Processing time is not published. A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in
At a glance
- Main type
- Regular (sticker) visa at the embassy
- e-Visa
- Not open to Algeria (official list)
- Where to lodge
- Embassy of India, Algiers
- Form
- indianvisaonline.gov.in (official), to print
- Fee (tourist)
- DZD 13,650
- Passport
- valid ≥ 6 months, 2 blank pages
- Processing
- Not published — ask the embassy
- OuiVisa processing
- Partner agency (Track A)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (tourist visa)
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months, 2 blank pages) + copy of the first page
- Visa form filled online at indianvisaonline.gov.in (photo upload mandatory), then printed and signed
- 2 photos 5×5 cm on a white background
- Confirmed hotel reservation
- Flight ticket or booking
- Recent bank statement (1 month) with a minimum balance of €1,000
- Copies of previous Indian visas (if any)
- Visa fee in dinars (embassy schedule)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Fill the form online
At indianvisaonline.gov.in (regular visa section); upload the photo, then print the form.
- 2Gather the documents
Passport, 2 photos 5×5 cm, hotel, ticket, bank statement ≥ €1,000, per visa type.
- 3Lodge at the Embassy of India in Algiers
Complete file + fee in dinars (embassy schedule). A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
- 4Wait for the decision
Processing time is not published: ask the embassy and apply well before departure.
- 5Collect the passport with the sticker
Check the dates and number of entries before travelling.
By purpose of travel
India tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit India as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in India, Algerians apply for a regular tourist visa (T) at the Embassy of India in Algiers — the e-Visa is not open to Algeria. Online form at indianvisaonline.gov.in, then lodge the file: passport valid 6 months, 2 photos 5×5 cm, hotel booking, ticket, bank statement ≥ €1,000. Fee: DZD 13,650. A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
Questions about this purpose
What documents for the tourist visa?
Passport valid 6 months (2 blank pages) + copy, 2 photos 5×5 cm white background, confirmed hotel, ticket or booking, one-month bank statement with at least €1,000, copies of previous Indian visas, printed form.
India business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to India from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows, commerce or negotiations in India, Algerians apply for a regular business visa (B) at the Embassy of India in Algiers — the e-Visa is not open to Algeria. Documents: invitation from an Indian supplier or partner on letterhead (with passport details), legalised register of commerce (≤ 3 months) if you own the company, or work certificate + 3 payslips + social-security certificate if you are an employee. Fee: DZD 16,300 (up to 1 year, single or multiple entry).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Invitation from an Indian supplier/partner on letterhead, with passport number, issue and expiry dates
- Owner: legalised copy of the register of commerce (≤ 3 months) or the original
- Employee: work certificate + 3 payslips + social-security contribution certificate + employer's register of commerce
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on the business visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows, commerce and negotiations; employment needs an Employment visa (E) — schedule DZD 16,300 / 26,900 depending on duration.
India family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in India from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in India, Algerians apply for a regular visa at the Embassy of India in Algiers — the e-Visa is not open to Algeria. The file follows the tourist visa list (passport, 2 photos 5×5 cm, ticket, bank statement ≥ €1,000); staying with your host replaces the hotel — ask the embassy which proof of accommodation it accepts. Tourist visa fee: DZD 13,650.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Recent bank statement (1 month) ≥ €1,000
- Host's address and details in India (proof of accommodation per the embassy)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a formal invitation?
The official tourist-visa list asks for a hotel booking; when staying with a relative, ask the Embassy of India in Algiers which proof to present.
India medical visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in India from Algeria?
For treatment in India, Algerians apply for a regular medical visa (MED) at the Embassy of India in Algiers — the e-Medical is not open to Algeria. Documents: your doctor's reports translated into English, an invitation from a recognised Indian hospital, clinic or doctor stating the passport details of the patient and attendants, hotel, ticket, bank statement ≥ €1,000. The companion applies for a Medical Attendant visa (MED X). Fee: DZD 11,000 (≤ 6 months) / DZD 16,300 (6 to 12 months).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Local doctor's reports on the illness, translated into English
- Invitation from a recognised Indian hospital / clinic / doctor with the full passport details of the patient and attendants
- Hotel booking + ticket or booking
- Recent bank statement (1 month) ≥ €1,000
Questions about this purpose
What is the Medical Attendant visa?
The (MED X) visa for the patient's companion, at the same fee as the medical visa (DZD 11,000 ≤ 6 months); the hospital invitation must name the attendants.
What medical documents?
Your doctor's reports translated into English and the invitation from the recognised Indian hospital.
Short study / yoga in India from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a short course or yoga in India from Algeria?
The e-Visa is not open to Algerians: everything goes through a regular visa at the Embassy of India in Algiers. The embassy publishes no rule specific to short programmes (yoga, non-degree course): ask it which type applies to your programme — tourist visa (DZD 13,650) or student visa (DZD 11,000). A formal academic programme always falls under the Student visa (S) (see the long-stay study page).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Details and letter from the yoga centre / course
- Hotel or centre accommodation + ticket
- Recent bank statement ≥ €1,000
Questions about this purpose
Does yoga fall under the tourist visa?
The Embassy of India in Algiers publishes no rule for short programmes: ask it which visa type fits before lodging.
What about a real university programme?
Student visa (S) at the embassy — see the long-stay study page.
Transit in India from Algeria
Do you need a transit visa for India?
The Embassy of India in Algiers issues a transit visa (up to 15 days, single or double entry): DZD 3,050 on the schedule. As the e-Visa is not open to Algerians, it is the only route to leave the airport or change airports. For a connection without clearing immigration (international zone), the embassy publishes no rule: check with your airline and the embassy before booking.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Passport valid ≥ 6 months (2 blank pages) + copy
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Visa of the final destination (if required)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a visa to transit through India?
As soon as you clear immigration or change airports, yes: transit visa (DZD 3,050) at the embassy. For an international-zone connection, confirm with the airline and the embassy.
Consular fees (schedule of 9 September 2026)
| Tourist visa (T) | DZD 13,650 |
| Business visa (B), up to 1 year | DZD 16,300 |
| Medical visa (MED) / attendant (MED X), ≤ 6 months | DZD 11,000 |
| Student visa (S) | DZD 11,000 |
| Transit visa, ≤ 15 days | DZD 3,050 |
Official fee schedule of the Embassy of India in Algiers (in force since 9 September 2026): tourist DZD 13,650; business DZD 16,300; medical and attendant DZD 11,000 (≤ 6 months) / DZD 16,300 (6 to 12 months); student DZD 11,000; conference DZD 11,000; transit DZD 3,050. Processing time is not published: ask the embassy. Algeria is not on the e-Visa list (indianvisaonline.gov.in); only that site is official for the form — beware sites selling an "India e-Visa" to Algerians.
Frequently asked questions
Is Algeria eligible for the Indian e-Visa?
No. The official list of eligible nationalities (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa) does not include Algeria. Algerians apply for a regular visa: online form at indianvisaonline.gov.in, then lodged at the Embassy of India in Algiers.
Where do I lodge the application?
At the Embassy of India in Algiers, with the form printed from indianvisaonline.gov.in and the documents for the visa type requested.
How do I avoid scams?
The only official site for the form is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Sites offering an "India e-Visa" to Algerians sell a product that does not exist for this nationality: always check the address. A OuiVisa partner agency goes through the embassy.
What about studying in India?
Formal study falls under the Student visa (S) — DZD 11,000 on the embassy schedule — applied for at the Embassy of India in Algiers with admission from an Indian institution. That is a partner-agency process — see the long-stay study page.
What are the visa fees?
Embassy schedule (9 September 2026): tourist DZD 13,650, business DZD 16,300, medical DZD 11,000, student DZD 11,000, transit DZD 3,050.
How long does it take?
The embassy does not publish a processing time. Lodge your file well before the travel date and ask the Embassy of India in Algiers.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Indian authorities' discretion; a partner agency prepares and lodges the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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