Study visa (visa d'études) for Algeria
Students admitted to an institution accredited by the Algerian state apply for a study visa at an Algerian embassy or consulate. Embassies ask for proof of enrolment, proof of funds or a scholarship, and travel insurance; some also ask for proof of tuition payment. Requirements and fees vary by post, and each post usually only accepts residents of its own area.
1 entry rule for Algeria based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Algeria
Money
3
Currency
Algerian Dinar
DZD
Algerian Dinar
Cost of living
32
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
23–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 19% · social security 9%
IRG on salaries: 0% up to DZD 240,000 a year, 23/27/30/33%, and 35% above DZD 3,840,000 a year; a 40% abatement (DZD 12,000-18,000 a year) applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#81 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign students enrolled at a public or private educational institution accredited by the Algerian state.
Eligibility
Enrolment
A certificate of enrolment or acceptance letter from a public or private institution accredited by the Algerian state.
Funds
A scholarship certificate from Algerian or home-country authorities, or a recent bank statement in the applicant's or a parent's name, covering study and living costs.
Travel insurance
Insurance naming Algeria that covers medical costs and medical repatriation for the whole visa period (The Hague).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPassport
- Document checklistVisa application form
- FeesStudent visa (Embassy in Dublin)
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