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France-Visas suspended in Algeria for four hours on 21 October

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The France-Visas portal will be inaccessible in Algeria on 21 October, from 7am to 11am, notably preventing users from creating, completing or amending an application form. Capago Algeria is asking users with appointments to bring their printed form, according to its statement.

Access to the official France-Visas portal will be suspended in Algeria on Wednesday 21 October, from 7am to 11am, Capago Algeria announced in a statement published on Sunday 18 October. The exclusive provider for French consulates in Algeria is asking visa applicants to take account of this temporary interruption to the service.

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