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Some fine resorts lie along the coast within easy reach of Algiers. Zeralda is a popular beach resort with a holiday village and a replica nomad village. The Turquoise Coast is also close by and offers rocky coves and long beaches, equipped with sports, cruise and watersports facilities. The Sidi Fredj peninsula has a marina, an open-air theatre and many amenities, including sporting facilities.
Along the coast from Oran, which is primarily a business centre and an oil depot there are a number of resorts, many with good hotels. The Sahara Desert is the most striking and also most forbidding feature of the country.
The special attraction of the holy town of Beni-Isguen, not far from Ghardaia, is its permanent auction market.
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Best time to go: March to April or October to November
Capital: Algiers
Currency: Dinar (DZD)
Dialling code from SA: 00213
Language: Arabic
Time: UT + 1
This information should be used as a guide only. Please confirm requirements with the consulate or embassy.
Visas are required by South African, British and all other passport holders.
ISSUING AUTHORITY:
Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria
950 Arcadia Street, Hatfield,Pretoria 0001
P O Box 57480 Arcadia 0007
Tel: +27(0) 12 3425074/5/7 Fax: +27(0) 12 3426479
Consular hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 09h00 - 12h00
Submissions: Monday morning ONLY from 09h00 to 12h00 and shall be collected 10 days after submission.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 1 Application form which must be legible and fully completed in capital letters with signature
• 2 Passport size photos
• 2 Invitation letters stating purpose of visit and duration of stay - one from the company in Algeria and one from the company in South Africa.
• Valid passport (valid at least 6 months)
• If travelling on holiday, an invitation letter from the friend or family stating address, all contact details ie. tel/fax numbers, e-mail address & all details of the friends/family members job in Algeria.
VALIDITY: According to the reasons for visit.
PROCESSING TIME:
10 - 15 working days after receiving passports.
NOTE: Situations of urgency must be examined by the consular section. NO EXCEPTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED.
COST:
Free for S.A. passport holders.
Other nationalities have to pay depending on the duration of the visa.
SA REPRESENTATIVE:
SA Embassy
30 Rue Cpt Hocine Slimane, El Biar, Algiers, 16000
Tel:+27(0) 213 2123 03 84/89 / +27(0) 213 2123 09 00/04
Fax:+27(0) 213 2123 0827