Applying for a French Visa from Algeria: instructions

If you are an Algerian citizen and wish to travel to France, you need to apply for a Schengen visa for France. This short-stay visa (a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period) allows many non-European nationals to enter and move freely within the Schengen Area, which includes 29 countries, including France.
To maximize your chances of obtaining this pass, follow our guide to obtain your France visa from Algeria.

Where can I apply for a France visa from Algeria?

Depending on your place of residence in Algeria, the locations for submitting your visa application to France differ. To know the consular jurisdiction you fall under, please refer to the following map:

1. The consular district of Algiers

• Visa applicants residing in the consular district of Algiers must make an appointment at the VFS Global center (visa.vfsglobal.com/dza/fr/fra/) to submit their application. They must first complete an online visa application form after creating a personal account on the France-Visas website (france-visas.gouv.fr) and review the supporting documents required for their application.

How to contact VFS Global Algeria?

• Phone: +213 41 98 55 08
• Address: Route de dar El Beida, next to the central pharmacy, Oued Smar industrial area, Algiers, Algeria
• Visa application submission hours (by appointment only): Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 08:00-16:00, closed on Friday and Saturday
• To make an appointment for a France visa from Algeria VFS: vfsglobal.dz

2. The consular districts of Oran and Annaba

• Applicants residing in other consular districts than Algiers can submit their France visa application online at the TLS contact centers in Oran (visa-fr.tlscontact.com/dz/orn/index.php) or TLS contact Annaba (visa-fr.tlscontact.com/dz/aae/index.php). After completing the online form through the France-Visas website and reviewing the required documents, an appointment date will be provided.

After submitting your application and biometrics collection at the visa center, your France visa application will be processed by the French Consulates General in Algiers, Annaba, and Oran, who are the only authorities authorized to make visa decisions.

How to contact the French consulate in Algeria?

How to contact the French consulate in Algeria in Algiers?

• 25, Chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, Hydra, 16035 Algiers
• Phone: 00(213).021.98.15.05
• Postal address: BP 168, 16.035 HYDRA - ALGER - ALGERIA
• Website: alger.consulfrance.org
• Email: alger.consulfrance.org/Nous-contacter
• The Consul of France in Algiers: Mr. Marc SEDILLE, Consul General

How to contact the French consulate in Algeria in Oran?

• 1 Aïmeur Brahim Street, 31000 ORAN
• Phone: +213.(0) 41.98.60.00
• Website: oran.consulfrance.org
• Email: visas.oran-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• Civil status: contact form (oran.consulfrance.org/Formulaire-de-contact-2952)

How to contact the French consulate in Algeria in Annaba?

• 1, rue Gouta Sebti - Boîte Postale 323, 23000 Annaba
• Phone: 00 (213) 38 98 26 00
• Website: annaba.consulfrance.org
• Email: contact.annaba-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• Visa service: 098 221 82 39

What are the processing times for my application and obtaining a visa for France?

Avoid leaving it until the last minute! The usual appointment wait time is typically around 1 month. During peak periods (from June to November), this delay may be longer. On average, it is recommended to apply 6 weeks before your planned departure date.

You can submit your France visa application from Algeria as early as 3 to 6 months before the intended departure date.

You will be notified if your France visa application has been accepted by receiving an SMS, email, and a notification on your personal account. You will then be invited to come and collect your passport.

What documents do I need to provide for a short-stay France visa?

During your appointment at the France visa services, you must present your complete visa application with all the required documents and supporting evidence as specified during your online registration on the France Visas website for Algeria (france-visas.gouv.fr/web/dz). These documents may vary depending on the purpose of your stay and the applicant's profile.
Any incomplete application will result in a visa refusal.
The list below is not exhaustive.
Some of the required documents typically include:

• your passport: issued within the last 10 years with a validity of more than 3 months after the date you must leave the Schengen Area. It must have 2 blank pages
• the Schengen visa form (Cerfa no. 14076*04) duly completed and signed
• the receipt of your visa application registration
• two recent passport-sized photos that meet the required standards
• proof of the purpose of travel: confirmation of an organized trip booking or other documents indicating the planned itinerary
• proof of accommodation in France: invitation letter, accommodation letter from the inviting company, or hotel reservation…
• proof of financial means: demonstrating that you can support yourself during your stay (bank statements for the last three months, three most recent payslips, pension certificate with monthly amount, financial guarantee from a private individual with proof of their income…)
• proof of your residence in your home country: these vary depending on your status (employee, civil servant, self-employed, retired, student…) and are specified during your online visa application
• the medical travel insurance certificate: this is mandatory
• proof of prior payment of service fees (paid online or at a bank): when required by the external service provider

Note: During your appointment, you must present the original documents and their copies. Additionally, those written in Arabic must be translated into French.

Procedure for applying for a visa to come to France: special cases

If you are not an Algerian national

If you are a foreigner residing in Algeria and your nationality requires obtaining a Schengen visa (see the list of affected countries), you can apply for a French visa from Algeria. To do this, you must include proof of your regular status in Algeria: an Algerian residence permit, valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa.

For individuals engaged in a specific activity/profession

Depending on the applicant's profession, specific and additional supporting documents may be required when applying for a French visa.
Examples:

• For academics (assistant, associate professor, professor, dean, rector...): a certificate of employment issued by the higher education institution
• For journalists: a certificate of employment issued by the press organization they work for
• For freelancers (doctor, lawyer, architect, pharmacist...): a certificate from the professional association

For individuals in a Kafala situation

Additional supporting documents must be included in the application for applicants concerned by Kafala.
Regarding the Makfoul:

• Full copy of the birth certificate + translation
• If applicable, copy of the biological parents' family booklet + translation
• Original judicial Kafala certificate + copy + translation
• If applicable, the resignation statement of the biological parents issued by the Algerian DASS + translation
• Medical coverage for the child for the first three months of stay in France

Regarding the Kafils:

• Motivation letter
• French criminal record extract
• Family booklet of the guardian
• Photocopy of the French nationality proof of the "guardians"
• Combined family resources: last tax notice + last three pay slips + last three bank statements
• Proof of accommodation: rental contract or property title indicating the number of rooms and the size of the accommodation

Exemption from appointment for certain applicants

Since February 2, 2020, the spouses of French nationals, European Union (EU) nationals, or European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, as well as their children under 18 years old, can appear without an appointment at the VFS Global center for France in Algiers to submit their visa application. Upon presenting proof of their status at the entrance of the center. Please note! They must still complete their pre-application online on the France-Visas website, print the completed form, sign it, and bring the required supporting documents.

What is the visa fee for France?

When submitting your visa application, you will have to pay visa application fees (collected by the French administration) and have already paid before your appointment service fees (payment made online or at a bank), collected by external service providers (VFS or TLS).
These fees are not refundable, even in case of visa refusal.

Visa fees for short-stay France visa

• For a short-stay France visa:
  Adult: 80 €
  Child from 12 to 18 years old: 80 €
  Child from 6 to less than 12 years old: 40 €
  Child under 6 years old: free
  Spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Swiss nationals: free
• For a short-stay visa for Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, La Réunion, Saint-Martin, and Saint-Barthélemy:
  Adult: 60 €
  Child from 12 to 18 years old: 60 €
  Child from 6 to less than 12 years old: 35 €
  Child under 6 years old: free
  Spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Swiss nationals: free
• For a short-stay visa for New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Mayotte, and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands: 9 €
  For the spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Swiss nationals: free

Do I need to take travel insurance to come to France?

Yes. It is mandatory. According to the Schengen visa Code, Algerian applicants for a short-stay visa must include proof of travel insurance "valid throughout the territory of the Member States and for the entire duration of the planned stay or transit." This health insurance must provide coverage of at least 30,000 euros. Without it, your visa application may be rejected, you could be denied entry to the Schengen area, or you may have to pay for your own medical expenses if any health issues arise. This travel insurance must cover accidents, health issues, medical emergencies, and repatriation.

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Covid: Entry conditions to France

For the latest information regarding entry conditions to France during the health crisis (vaccination, tests, quarantine, etc.), we invite you to consult the Ministry of the Interior website as your departure date approaches.

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Frequently asked questions about visas for France from Algeria

Does my France visa allow me to visit other European countries?

A Schengen short-stay visa allows its holder to travel freely within other Schengen States for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period, provided that the visa validity is respected.

How much time before traveling should I apply for my France visa in Algeria?

The usual waiting time for a visa appointment with the French visa services in Algeria is - on average - 1 month. This period can be longer at certain times of the year. It is recommended to apply for your visa 6 weeks before the planned date of your stay.

How much does a short-stay visa for France cost?

The visa application fee for a short-stay France visa is €80 for applicants over 12 years old and €40 for children aged 6 to under 12. Certain categories of applicants are exempt from fees, including children under 6 years old and spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEE-Swiss nationals.