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🟢 Algeria e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Algeria Visa Types. Which one do you need?
US citizens must apply through the Algeria embassy or consulate. We handle the entire process — overnight your documents and our team submits on your behalf.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Algeria. To enter Algeria you need: a valid passport, Embassy visa required, Passport validity requirement, Assurance voyage et assistance rapatriement, Copy of airline itinerary, International Certificate of Vaccination, Entry refusal for Israeli travel marks.
Algeria Visa Fees & Cost
Algeria visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Algeria and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Work Tourist eVisa
$190.00
90 days
$149.00
Tourist Visa (TR)
$160.00
90 days
$149.00
Cultural Tourist eVisa
$190.00
90 days
$149.00
Algeria Visa Processing Time
Algeria asks travellers to apply at least 7 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 7 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Algeria government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Algeria Visa — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our guided form. We tell you exactly which documents the embassy requires.
2
Overnight your documents to us
Overnight your passport and supporting documents to our office. We review everything for accuracy before submission.
3
We submit to the Algeria consulate
Our team hand-delivers your application to the embassy/consulate and tracks it daily.
4
Visa returned to you
Your passport with the Algeria visa affixed is couriered back to you, ready to travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Algeria Visa Requirements
Select a category below. All Algeria visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Algeria requires 8 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Required▼
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2 completed visa application forms in duplicate (typed, not handwritten)
Travel insurance and repatriation assistance certificate
Required▼
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Hotel reservation OR certificate of accommodation legalized by Town Hall in Algeria OR travel agency certificate
Required▼
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Proof of occupation/employment letter
Required▼
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USPS Money Order for $160 payable to Embassy of Algeria (US citizens)
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 2 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Algeria immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Algeria▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Algeria e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Algeria's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Algeria, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Algeria requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Algeria Visa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Algeria Visa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Algeria's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Algeria
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Algeria Visa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Yes, unless you hold a passport from Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Seychelles or Tunisia. All other nationalities must obtain a visa in advance from an Algerian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Which nationalities can enter Algeria without a visa?
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Nationals of Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Seychelles and Tunisia do not need a visa to enter Algeria.
How long can I stay in Algeria on a tourist visa?
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The maximum stay authorised at each entry is 90 days, and this may exceptionally be extended, but the total cumulative stay cannot exceed 180 days per year.
Can I apply for an Algerian visa online?
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No. The application form must be printed, completed in duplicate and submitted in person or by post to the embassy or consulate serving your place of residence; it cannot be submitted electronically.
How fast is Algeria visa processing for an organised tour?
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For tourists travelling within an organised framework through a tourist agency, the visa is issued within 48 hours after the diplomatic or consular post receives the complete file.
How long is an Algerian visa valid for?
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Visa validity is issued for 90 days, 180 days, one year or two years, depending on the type granted.
Is travel insurance required for an Algeria visa?
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Yes, applicants must submit a travel insurance and repatriation assistance certificate as part of the visa application documents.
Is there a visa on arrival for Algeria?
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Generally no for independent tourism. A regularisation visa can exceptionally be issued on arrival in cases of emergency by the authorised authorities, and organised tours to the southern Sahara provinces may receive their visa stamp on arrival.
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Common themes from Algeria visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Algeria Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Algeria Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
