Since the end of 2022, Algeria has implemented a new visa on arrival system aimed at facilitating access for foreign tourists, particularly those interested in exploring the Sahara. This initiative simplifies administrative procedures, allowing travelers to enter the country directly without the need to visit a consulate. While this measure is intended to boost the tourism sector, it is subject to specific geographic and administrative conditions.
Indeed, the visa on arrival is specifically for tourists whose final destination is in the south of the country. It is designed for those wishing to explore the Algerian Sahara, a region experiencing an expansion in tourism but still relatively unvisited.
Visa on Arrival for Travelers to Southern Algeria: How to Benefit!
To take advantage of the visa on arrival, travelers must go through a travel agency accredited by the Algerian Ministry of Tourism. This agency is responsible for organizing the itinerary, which must include at least one province (wilaya) in the south. Once these steps are completed, tourists can obtain their visa upon arrival in the country, primarily at Algiers airport, where special facilities are set up for processing applications.
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The visa on arrival, which costs 110 โฌ, aims to simplify administrative processes for tourists. Travelers can make payments at the airport through bank counters or ATMs that accept Visa and Mastercard, thus avoiding long waits at consulates.
This system responds directly to the growing demand for tourism in the Algerian Sahara, an area with a unique natural environment. With the relaunch of the Paris-Djanet air route by Air Algรฉrie, Algeria hopes to attract more visitors and diversify its tourism offerings.
