American wants visa to go to Algeria.

[mehdali 4]

I have been to Algeria twice before but my visa has expired in May. I had that tourist visa for 1 year, I was supposed to get the family visa which lasts 2 years but I did everything thru VISAHQ.com. Their services suck and are expensive, not only did they get my middle name misspelled but also provided me with a tourist visa instead of a family visa even though I sent all paperwork and proper documentation, these people kept hanging up on me whenever I would call to complain ...just plain RUDE. I would like to now send it directly to the embassy in New York , but their PDF files are so weird, the dates from my passport don't even fit. Has anyone had a similar issue? Or can anybody help me figure how to obtain an Algerian Visa? ANy input will help. Thanks in advance.

[momof1 205]

In 2008, my familial visa was only good for 90 days with multiple entries. Last year, I got a familial visa good for only ine year with multiple entries. Never heard of a two year visa.

My husband had to send his consular registration card, our family book, a letter saying he takes full support of us when there, $160, my passport, and two photos. The app was typed online and then printed out.

We applied directly to the consulate in NYC.

Edited October 20, 2013 by momof1

[mehdali 4]

how did you get the passport back? MY sister has the family visa and was good for 2 years..... mhmm

[rubyslimane 1]

all you need is your passport with 2 photo's forms print it online letter invitation fee for your visa mail them out over night to algeria embassy in new york good luck

[cclr 6]

I actually just got back yesterday from 10 days in Algiers:) I have gotten 2 visas from the New York consulate both really easy. Just send the paper with the invitation letter and passport photos, remember to send a prepaid express envelope with a tracking number for them to send your passport back to you. The visa I got this year is good for 1 year with multiple entries with a 90 day total max stay. That is the longest I could get, I have heard of the 2 year visa, but I think that is only if you are married to an Algerian. Good luck, it really is easy:)

[momof1 205]

I actually just got back yesterday from 10 days in Algiers:) I have gotten 2 visas from the New York consulate both really easy. Just send the paper with the invitation letter and passport photos, remember to send a prepaid express envelope with a tracking number for them to send your passport back to you. The visa I got this year is good for 1 year with multiple entries with a 90 day total max stay. That is the longest I could get, I have heard of the 2 year visa, but I think that is only if you are married to an Algerian. Good luck, it really is easy:)

I'm married to an Algerian and I've never gotten a 2 year visa. I've "heard" of people getting a lot of things but I've never seen it for real.

[gizzyboo 6]

I actually just got back yesterday from 10 days in Algiers:) I have gotten 2 visas from the New York consulate both really easy. Just send the paper with the invitation letter and passport photos, remember to send a prepaid express envelope with a tracking number for them to send your passport back to you. The visa I got this year is good for 1 year with multiple entries with a 90 day total max stay. That is the longest I could get, I have heard of the 2 year visa, but I think that is only if you are married to an Algerian. Good luck, it really is easy:)

Hi welcome back!

Does the Algerian embassy issue the validity duration based on how you describe how long you need in your letter? They seem to be quite flexible? But I didn't know it could be a year. I got one for 3 months when I went in July. I asked for 3 months in my letter. It's already expired so I need another one for November. In my letter this round, I asked for 6 months. If I knew, I'd ask for a year! But how do you ask that and what should you put in the invitation? Thanks a binch!

[cclr 6]

I asked for a year and that is what they gave me. I think if the request is reasonable they try to accommodate it. I put that I would be going 3 times once every 3-4 months for 10 days each visit.

[gizzyboo 6]

I asked for a year and that is what they gave me. I think if the request is reasonable they try to accommodate it. I put that I would be going 3 times once every 3-4 months for 10 days each visit.

Got cha! Thanks sister!

[mehdali 4]

I didn't know you had to ask...I thought they just gave it to you by years. By sister was given one for two years I don't know how she did it. The last one I had was for 1 year only. I am going to Algeria in December, I just sent out all my forms last week!! I'm beyond excited!

[gizzyboo 6]

I got my visa. They issued me an one year Family visa with multiple entries, total duration 90 days. I sent the application on Oct 3 and got back today Oct 29.