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Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Algeria Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date
   • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact VisaCentral for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

2. Photographs

   Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months
   • Be cut to the correct size to fit the visa form
   • Have the applicant's first and last name(s) written on the back in pencil
   • Be glued on to the visa application form

3. Business Introduction Letter

   An original letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Embassy
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

4. Letter of Invitation

   An original letter of invitation from the applicant's host. This letter must:

   • Include the full address and contact details of the host
   • Specify the purpose and duration of stay 
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's host 
   • Be issued within the last three months

5. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following document(s) submitted to VisaCentral. These must:  

   • Include two copies of every page of the applicant's passport
   • Include the business introduction letter
   • Include the letter of invitation

   A £15.00+VAT fee will apply if you prefer to have us make photocopies.

6. Multiple Entry Applicants

   Applicants requiring a multiple entry visa must:

   • Provide proof of a previous visa issued in London, in a passport(s) that can be supplied
   • Ensure that all supporting documentation specifies the request for a multiple entry visa

7. Visa Application Form

   Two fully completed and signed application forms. These forms must:

   • Be completed online at http://www.algerian-consulate.org.uk/pdfs/visaapp.pdf
   • Provide answers for all question fields
   • Be completed in capitals only

   Applicants are advised that handwritten forms may be accepted at the discretion of the Embassy

8. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.

9. Visa Conditions

   Once a visa application is submitted to the Embassy, the applicant's passport will be unavailable until the process is completed.

   Applicants should be aware that the Embassy will not consider expediting an application under any circumstances.

   There are no specific guidelines issued by the Embassy regarding the validity of visas issued, it is on a case by case scenario. This may include the number of previous visits, type of organisation to be visited and the invitation provided.

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Algeria Visa for UK Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date
   • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact VisaCentral for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

2. Photographs

   Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months
   • Be cut to the correct size to fit the visa form
   • Have the applicant's first and last name(s) written on the back in pencil
   • Be glued on to the visa application form

3. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must: 

   • Be less than one month old
   • Include the applicant's position
   • Include the signatory's position
   • Include the dates of leave and dates of return to work
   • Include the applicant's start date at the company
   • Be provided in the original format

4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A copy of the hotel confirmation
   • [Applicant's who are unable to provide hotel confirmation may provide an invitation from an Algerian Travel Agency/Accommodation Certificate certified by the authorities]
   • An itinerary including dates and locations of planned visit for those applicant's visiting Southern Algeria 

5. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following documents submitted to VisaCentral. These must:

   • Include two copies of every page of the applicant's passport

   A £15.00+VAT fee will apply if you prefer to have us make photocopies

6. Visa Application Form

   Two fully completed and signed application forms. These forms must:

   • Be completed online at http://www.algerian-consulate.org.uk/pdfs/visaapp.pdf
   • Provide answers for all question fields
   • Be completed in capitals only

   Applicants are advised that handwritten forms may be accepted at the discretion of the Embassy

7. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.