India Student visa (long stay) from Algeria
Last verified: November 2026 (Embassy of India, Algiers / indianvisaonline.gov.in)
Which visa do you need to study in India from Algeria?
For formal study (degree, full-time), you need a Student visa (S) applied for at the Embassy of India in Algiers — fee DZD 11,000 on the embassy schedule. You need an admission letter from a recognised Indian institution, proof of funds and tuition; online form at indianvisaonline.gov.in, then lodging at the embassy. On arrival, an FRRO registration may be required (long stay). Note: partner-agency process; the FRRO registration is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in
At a glance
- Who for
- Formal full-time study
- Document
- Student visa (S) — embassy
- Consular fee
- DZD 11,000
- Where
- Embassy of India, Algiers (Track A)
- Prerequisite
- Admission from a recognised Indian institution
- Funds
- covering tuition + stay
- After arrival
- FRRO registration if long stay (referred to adviser)
- OuiVisa processing
- Partner agency
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥ 6 months (2 blank pages) + copy
- Printed indianvisaonline.gov.in form
- 2 photos 5×5 cm white background
- Admission letter from a recognised Indian institution
- Proof of tuition payment
- Proof of funds (stay)
- Additional documents requested by the embassy
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From a recognised Indian institution.
- 2Fill the form online
At indianvisaonline.gov.in, then print it.
- 3Lodge at the Embassy of India in Algiers
Admission, funds, tuition, photos; fee DZD 11,000.
- 4Enter India on the Student visa
Within its validity.
- 5On arrival: FRRO registration
For a long stay — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Student visa (S) | DZD 11,000 |
| Tuition fees | per institution |
| FRRO registration (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
Student visa (S): DZD 11,000 on the Embassy of India Algiers schedule (9 September 2026), with admission from a recognised institution + proof of funds + tuition paid. The e-Visa is not open to Algerians. The FRRO registration on arrival (long stay) is referred to a licensed adviser. Processing time not published: ask the embassy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study in India on an e-Visa?
No: the e-Visa is not open to Algerians and does not cover academic study anyway. You need the Student visa (S) at the embassy.
What is the first step?
Getting admission from a recognised Indian institution, before applying for the Student visa.
Does OuiVisa handle the FRRO?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists the visa + enrolment; the FRRO registration on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser.
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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Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.