Algeria · Skilled Worker Visa

Visa de travail temporaire / Temporary Work Visa

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-07-09 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Short-term work visa for a maximum stay of 3 months. Two issuance routes per MFA: (a) presentation of an assistance or s…

Min income
Processing
48+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

Short-term work visa for a maximum stay of 3 months. Two issuance routes per MFA: (a) presentation of an assistance or service provision contract — in which case the visa is NOT subject to the prior obtaining of the Provisional Authorisation for Temporary Work (APTT); or (b) an employment contract + APTT issued by the competent employment services + a repatriation commitment.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
3 months
Processing Time
48+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Family AllowedNo
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Algiers
Single (monthly)€1,024
Family (monthly)€1,966
Rent 1BR (center)€170
Groceries€256
Transport pass€61
Oran
Single (monthly)€986
Family (monthly)€1,870
Rent 1BR (center)€156
Groceries€246
Transport pass€59
Constantine
Single (monthly)€952
Family (monthly)€1,836
Rent 1BR (center)€150
Groceries€238
Transport pass€57

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Visa de travail temporaire / Temporary Work Visa?

Short-term work visa for a maximum stay of 3 months. Two issuance routes per MFA: (a) presentation of an assistance or service provision contract — in which case the visa is NOT subject to the prior obtaining of the Provisional Authorisation for Temporary Work (APTT); or (b) an employment contract + APTT issued by the competent employment services + a repatriation commitment.

Can I bring my family on the Visa de travail temporaire / Temporary Work Visa?

Family accompaniment may be limited on this pathway. Check current regulations for the latest family reunification rules.

Can the Visa de travail temporaire / Temporary Work Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Algeria?

Yes. Algeria offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Algeria country page.

What is the cost of living in Algeria?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Algiers: €1,024/mo; Oran: €986/mo; Constantine: €952/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-07-09 · See our methodology

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