🇩🇿 Algeria · Family
Family Visa (Regroupement Familial) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Citizenship possible after 7 years.
Documents
- Certificate of accommodation drawn up by a member of the Algerian family of the applicant and legalized by the Town Hall of the place of accommodation of the inviting person in Algeria
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
“the documents must be accompanied by: a travel insurance and repatriation assistance certificate.”
https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria · verified 2026-06-23
Years to citizenship
https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.mfa.gov.dz/services-for-foreigners/entry-visa-to-algeria · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.