Work visa with temporary work permit
including short-term work under 90 days
A foreign national coming to work in Algeria needs a work visa from an Algerian embassy. The application must include a signed employment contract with the Algerian employer, a repatriation guarantee certified by the labour authorities, and a temporary work permit already issued by the Algerian authorities. A separate short-term work visa covers contracts of up to 90 days, including technical assistance to companies in Algeria.
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
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign workers with a job offer or a service contract with an employer operating in Algeria.
Eligibility
Employment contract
A duly signed employment contract from the Algerian employer.
Temporary work permit first
A temporary work permit issued by the relevant Algerian authorities must be obtained before the visa application.
Repatriation guarantee
A repatriation guarantee certificate signed and certified by the competent labour authorities.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementShort-term work
- Document checklistVisa application form (two copies) and passport valid 6+ months
- FeesVisa fee
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Other routes to Algeria
- Visit & tourismTourist visa (consular) and visa on arrival for organised Saharan tours
- StudyStudy visa (visa d'études) for Algeria
- FamilyFamily visa for Algeria
Work permits in other countries
- EstoniaTemporary residence permit for employment
- EgyptWork permit (licence for foreigners to work) from the Ministry of Labour and residence permit for work
- EritreaEmployment visa
- SpainAutorización de residencia para profesionales altamente cualificados (Ley 14/2013) - national modality and EU Blue Card
- EthiopiaExpatriate Work Permit (Ministry of Labour and Skills) and Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa
- FinlandResidence permit for a specialist (erityisasiantuntija), including the fast-track service
