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Algeria visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Algeria? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern Africa | Continent: Africa

Algeria flag
6Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
191Visa required

Algeria entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 6 can enter Algeria visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 191 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

6 of 198 passports can travel to Algeria without arranging anything before departure.

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Algeria entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Algeria
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Algeria visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Algeria.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa50048
Asia10049
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 6
Visa required 191
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Algeria?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 6 can enter visa-free and 191 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Algeria without a visa?

6 passports have visa-free access to Algeria, including Malaysia, Seychelles, Libya, Mali, Mauritania and Tunisia. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Algeria offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Algeria. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Algeria?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 5 can enter Algeria visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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