Visitors to Algeria must obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries. The visa must be obtained from one of the Algerian diplomatic missions or on arrival for certain organized tours.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Algeria.
Holders of passports of the following countries as well as refugees and stateless persons residing in these countries may enter Algeria without a visa for a maximum stay of 3 months: [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Date of visa changes | ||
|---|---|---|
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In addition, holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Algeria without a visa (unless otherwise noted): [3] [7]
D - Diplomatic passports only.
Algeria has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified:
| Country | Passports |
|---|---|
 India [8] | Diplomatic and service |
 Indonesia [9] | Diplomatic and service |
Travelers arriving by cruise ship do not need to apply for a visa in advance. [10] [11] Their visas are processed on board the ship. [12]
Travelers on tours organized by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. The itinerary must include one of these southern provinces: Adrar, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Biskra, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Djanet, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El M'Ghair, El Menia, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Laghouat, M'Sila, Naâma, Ouargla, Ouled Djellal, Tamanrasset, Timimoun, Tindouf, Touggourt. [13] [14] [15] In December 2024, the government proposed expanding this provision to all provinces. [16] [17]
All non-visa-exempt citizens must apply for a visa before they travel to Algeria. Required documents vary, but at minimum all travellers must provide: [18]
Visas are currently issued for diplomacy, tourism, work, journalism, business visits, family reunification, cultural events, study, medical travel, and transit. [19] The required documents differ, generally an invitation from an entity in Algeria is required. For tourist visas, a hotel booking is required, and for transit visas, proof of onward travel is required. [18]
Additionally, travel insurance is required for citizens of the following countries, which determines the start date of the visa's validity: [18]
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Citizens of Syria are specifically required to show that they have sufficient funds to cover their stay in Algeria. They must show that they have at least €1,000 if they have an Algerian sponsor, and at least €4,000 if they do not. [3]
Entry and transit is refused to citizens of Israel, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight. [3]
Upon arrival in Algeria, you will pay €90 and receive your visa stamped on your passport.
