Visa policy of Algeria



Visitors to Algeria must obtain a visa from one of the Algerian diplomatic missions, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.

All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Algeria.

Visa exemption
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:

Non-ordinary passports


In addition, holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Algeria without a visa (unless otherwise noted):

D - Diplomatic passports only.

Future changes
Algeria has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified:

Visa application process
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:
 * Two completed copies of an application form
 * Two passport-regulation photographs per form (for four in total)
 * Two photocopies of every page in the applicant's passport
 * The applicant's passport
 * A justification for coming to Algeria
 * Payment of the applicable fee, which is different depending on the visa applied for and the nationality of the applicant

Visas are currently issued for diplomacy, tourism, work, journalism, business visits, family reunification, cultural events, study, medical travel, and transit. 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.

Additionally, travel insurance is required for citizens of the following countries, which determines the start date of the visa's validity:

Syria
Citizens of Syria are specifically required to have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Algeria. Citizens of Syria must have at least €1000 if they have an Algerian sponsor, and at least €4000 if they do not.

Israel
Entry and transit is refused to citizens of Israel, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.