Algeria Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to Algeria. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

To enter Algeria, a passport valid for at least six months is required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Visas for Algeria are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the consulate to check visa requirements for Algeria.

Visa Note

Visa applicants need to show proof of a hotel booking in Algeria or an official invitation with an itinerary from a travel agency in Algeria. It is advisable to obtain the visa in your home country rather than when in a neighbouring country.

Types and Cost

Tourist/business visa: £85; transit visa: £60. These fees are for British passport holders, but costs vary according to nationality; contact the consulate (or consular section at the embassy) for details.

Validity

Single-entry tourist visa: 30 days.

Multiple-entry business visa: 30 days within a 90-day period or 90 days within a 180-day period.

Single-entry transit visa: valid for the number of days required to travel through the country.

Transit

To obtain a transit visa, you need to show a valid visa or required documentation for entry to your final destination as well as an onward ticket and sufficient funds for accommodation in Algeria.

Application to

Consulate (or consular section at the embassy).

Working days

Dependent upon nationality, but allow at least 10 working days for applications made in person, and at least 15 days for postal applications.

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Algeria in the USA

Telephone: (202) 265 2800.
Website: http://www.algerianembassy.org/
Address: NW, 2118 Kalorama Road, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:

Algerian Consulate in the UK

Telephone: (020) 7589 6885.
Website: http://www.algerian-consulate.org.uk
Address: , 6 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7 5EW,
Opening times:

Consular services: Tues-Sat 0900-1500. Visa section: Tues-Fri 0930-1200 (visa applications); 1600-1630 (passport collection).

Embassy of Algeria in the UK

Telephone: (0207) 299 7077.
Website: http://www.algerianembassy.org.uk
Address: , 1 - 3 Riding House Street, London, W1W 7DR,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

British Embassy in Algeria

Telephone: (0)770 085 000.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-algiers
Address: Hydra, 3 Chemin Capitaine Hocine Slimane (ex Chemin des Glycines), Algiers, ,
Opening times:

Sun-Thurs 0800-1530 (embassy); Sun-Tues and Thurs 0900-1130 (consular section).