Chinese Embassy in Algeria

Ambassador: Mr. Li Jian
Address: 34, Boulevard des Martyrs, Alger, Algeria  
Email: chinaemb_dz@mfa.gov.cn
 

Consular Office

Tel: +213-23-469014 (09:00 - 11:30, 15:00 - 16:00)
Email: alger@csm.mfa.gov.cn
 

How to Apply a Chinese Visa in Algeria?

Citizens of Algeria holding ordinary passports need to apply for a China Visa before their trip to China Mainland. They need to go to the CVASC in Algiers to submit their applications. 

Diplomatic and official passport holders enjoy 30-day visa-free entry to China Mainland. For all citizens of Algeria, they can go to Hong Kong exempted from visa application and stay for no more than 14 days.
 

CVASC in Algiers

Address: Cité Huoidef Bouteldja N°1 Ben Aknoun, Alger, Algerie
Office hours: 
On Sunday and Thursday
Submission of applications: 09:00 - 15:00.
Payment and Collection of passport: 09:00 - 15:00.
Tel: + 023381522
E-mail: algierscentre@visaforchina.org
 

Visa Application Fees (DZD)

Regular Visa Fee

Type Algerian Citizens Citizens of Other Countries
Single Entry 2,100 3,500
Duble Entries 3,200 5,300
Multiple Entry valid for 6 months 4,200 7,100
Multiple Entry valid for 12 months 6,400 11,000
 Available from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.
 

Service Fee of the CVASC

Type Fees
Regular  Service (pick up on the 4th working day) 4,700
Express Service  (pick up on the 3rd working day) 7,200
On Way Courier Service (postage not included) 3,828
VIP Service (pick up on the 4th working day) 4,700

Brief Intro

Algeria is located in northwestern Africa, close to the Mediterranean Sea to its north and adjoining the Western Sahara. It combines Mediterranean, savanna and tropical desert climates from north to south.  
Neighboring countries: Mali, Niger, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania 
Land Area: about 2,381,741 square kilometers (919,595 square miles)
Capital: Algiers   
Time: It is 1 hour earlier than GMT and 7 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Official Language: Arabic (French and Berber dialect are widely spoken too.)
Major Religions: Islam
Currency: centime, Algeria dinar 

 Holidays:
Public holidays: New Year's Day, International Labor Day, Independence Day (July 5), National Day (November 1)
Religious festivals (total ten days with the date changeable every year according to Islamic calendar): Aid El Adha, Aid El Fitr, Achoura, El Mawlid Ennabaoui and Islamic New Year

 Notices for Going to Algeria
1. Invitation, visa application form (in English and French), three pieces recent passport photos are needed renewing in Algeria. 
2. When you enter the country, Health Certificate for International Traveler should also be shown to the custom.  

3. Algerian embassy in other countries can issue multiple entry visas with a validity of more than 3 months. But usually Algerian visa can run for 1 month since the entry to the country. Visa can be extended in its immigration bureau. 

 Please contact Embassy of Algeria in China if Algerians have problems there.

 Related China Embassies in Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana

- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2024 by Brenda Lian -