Algeria Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
8
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
8
Visa required in advance
190

Algeria's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for an Algeria tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Algeria Visa-Free (8)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Algeria without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

Fees

Algeria Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Algeria Transit Visa

Algeria publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Short-stay passage through Algeria en route to a third country.

up to 7 days

Corrected max stay from 3 to 7 days: the Algerian MFA's official entry-visa page states the duration of stay of the transit visa is 7 days (confirmed via consistent search-engine extraction of mfa.gov.dz and its mirrored embassy subdomains, e.g. embwashington.mfa.gov.dz; direct WebFetch of mfa.gov.dz and all its subdomains continues to fail with SSL certificate verification errors this run, consistent with the 2026-06-27 validation note - this URL was previously live-scraped successfully via Firecrawl on 2026-06-13). Fee GBP 60 (UK applicants) and 10-15 working day processing confirmed via fresh fetch of Algerian Consulate General London page (algerian-consulate.org.uk) on this run. Requires proof of onward travel and valid visa for destination country if required. Airport transit visa may also be required depending on nationality.

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FAQ

Algeria Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Algeria?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Algeria visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for an Algeria tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Algeria without a visa?

8 countries can visit Algeria without a visa in 2026, including: Hong Kong, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Algeria.

How do I apply for an Algeria tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Algeria, you typically need to apply at an Algeria embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Algeria without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Algeria varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Algeria Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Algeria visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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