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Algeria visas

Algeria tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa. Others need a tourist visa in advance or may qualify for an arrival visa through an organised tour or cruise.

Ways to get a Algeria tourist visa

  2. Visa-free entry for 14 days

    No visa needed

    Hong Kong citizens, plus refugees and stateless people residing in Hong Kong.

    Stay
    14 days

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. Tourist visa from a diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Tourists who need a visa before travelling. Israeli citizens cannot enter Algeria.

    Fee
    Varies by visa type and nationality.
    1. Complete two copies of the application form.
    2. Gather the required documents, including your hotel booking.
    3. Apply through an Algerian diplomatic mission before travel and pay the fee.

  4. Arrival visa for an organised southern tour

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers on a tour run by an approved travel agency whose itinerary includes a qualifying southern province, except citizens of the excluded countries.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    1. Arrange a tour through an approved travel agency.
    2. Include at least one qualifying southern province in the itinerary.
    3. Obtain the visa on arrival.

  5. Cruise ship visa

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers arriving by cruise ship. Israeli citizens cannot enter Algeria.

Who needs it

Tourists need a visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles and Tunisia can enter without a visa for 3 months. Hong Kong citizens can enter for 14 days. Refugees and stateless people residing in these places have the same exemptions.

How to apply

  1. Complete two copies of the visa application form.
  2. Gather your passport, photographs, passport copies and supporting documents.
  3. Apply through an Algerian diplomatic mission before travel and pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
  • Two completed copies of the application form.
  • Two passport photographs per form, for four photographs in total.
  • Two photocopies of every page in your passport.
  • A reason for visiting Algeria.
  • Hotel booking.
  • An invitation from an organisation or other entity in Algeria is generally required.
  • Travel insurance if required for your nationality.

Good to know

  • Travel insurance is required for citizens of European Union countries except Croatia, Cyprus and Ireland, and for citizens of Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway and Switzerland. The insurance determines when visa validity begins.
  • Moroccan citizens must obtain a visa before entry, including those with dual citizenship or another nationality.
  • Syrian citizens must show at least €1,000 if they have an Algerian sponsor, or at least €4,000 without one.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Algeria?

Tourists need a visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry. Citizens of Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles and Tunisia can enter without a visa for 3 months. Hong Kong citizens can enter for 14 days. Refugees and stateless people residing in these places have the same exemptions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Algeria?

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry for 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 14 days (no visa at all); Tourist visa from a diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy); Arrival visa for an organised southern tour (a visa at the border); Cruise ship visa (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Algeria without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Seychelles and Tunisia, plus refugees and stateless people residing in those countries. Hong Kong citizens, plus refugees and stateless people residing in Hong Kong.

How much does a Algeria tourist visa cost?

Varies by visa type and nationality.

What documents do I need for a Algeria tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.; Two completed copies of the application form.; Two passport photographs per form, for four photographs in total.; Two photocopies of every page in your passport.; A reason for visiting Algeria.; Hotel booking..

How do I apply for a Algeria tourist visa?

1. 1. Complete two copies of the visa application form. 2. 2. Gather your passport, photographs, passport copies and supporting documents. 3. 3. Apply through an Algerian diplomatic mission before travel and pay the applicable fee.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Algeria?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Algeria visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Algeria be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Algeria tourist visa rules?

On Algeria's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Algeria?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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