Travel insurance for an Algerian visa – Foreigners residing in France
To obtain a visa for Algeria, foreigners residing in France must present a travel insurance certificate.
This insurance must cover the entire stay and include the guarantees required by consulates: medical expenses, hospitalization, repatriation and emergency assistance.
Traveling without insurance is not possible when applying for a visa, and it is strongly recommended to choose appropriate coverage to travel with peace of mind.
1. Usefulness of travel insurance
Travel insurance protects you in case of:
- Medical repatriation
- Hospitalization costs or emergency medical care
- Accident or unforeseen illness
- Legal assistance in Algeria
- Baggage loss or theft (according to contract)
2. Algerian visa requirements
The insurance certificate must:
- Mention your first and last name as they appear on your passport
- Indicate the exact dates of your trip
- Cover repatriation, hospitalization and medical expenses
- Be written in French or English
- Be issued by an authorized insurance company
3. Where to take out travel insurance?
- Insurance companies: AXA, Allianz, April…
- Banks: some high-end cards (Visa Premier, Mastercard Gold) already include travel insurance – to be checked before.
- Specialized agencies: Mondial Assistance, Chapka, ACS, Europ Assistance.
- Online platforms: travel insurance comparators (such as Assurland, Comparassur) to find the best offer.
4. Duration and cost
- Duration: must cover the entire period indicated on the visa application.
- Cost: varies according to duration, age and guarantees (about a few tens at €100 for 1 to 3 months).
High-end credit cards (Visa Premier, Mastercard Gold…): often travel insurance included if the ticket is paid with the card. Ask your bank for a personal certificate for the consulate.
5. Practical advice
- Subscribe before submitting your visa application.
- Check that all the information required by the consulate is present on the certificate.
- Print a paper version for your file and keep a digital version on your phone.
Conclusion
To avoid visa refusal: provide a compliant certificate covering your entire stay. Choose unlimited repatriation and hospitalization coverage if possible. Always check the acceptance of your insurer by the consulate.
