Algeria
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
At a glance
Algeria visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Algeria depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Algeria, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-16
Good to know
- Most foreign nationals must obtain a visa in advance from an Algerian diplomatic or consular post before travelling; only nationals specifically exempt from the visa requirement are excepted. Algeria does not offer a general visa on arrival.
- Visa categories include tourist, business, study, work, temporary work, family, medical, cultural, transit, press and diplomatic/service/courtesy visas.
- Applicants submit a form (downloaded from the relevant embassy/consulate website and completed in duplicate) together with a passport valid for at least six months, photographs and documents specific to the visa type, to the Algerian mission covering their place of residence.
- Tourist-visa applications must include either a certificate of accommodation legalised by the town hall in Algeria, a hotel reservation, or a travel-agency certificate. For tourists travelling with an organised agency, the visa is issued within 48 hours of the consular post receiving a complete file.
- Visa fees are set by each consular post and are not published on this page; confirm the current fee and any nationality-based exemptions with the Algerian mission in your country of residence before travelling.
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Staying online in Algeria
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 7 countries can currently enter Algeria visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Algeria they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Algeria’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Algeria runs on 230V with plug types C, E, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Algeria.
Full power guide for AlgeriaLocation
Light & dark
Algiers swings from 10-hour winter days to 15 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:41.
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