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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 policy map Algeria Visa not required Visa exemptionHolders 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]
Non-ordinary passports Algeria Visa not required for holders of diplomatic or service category passports Visa not required for holders of diplomatic passports 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. Future changesAlgeria has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified:
Visa application processAll non-visa-exempt citizens must apply for a visa before they travel to Algeria. Required documents vary, but at minimum all travellers must provide:[10]
Visas are currently issued for diplomacy, tourism, work, journalism, business visits, family reunification, cultural events, study, medical travel, and transit.[11] 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.[10] Additionally, travel insurance is required for citizens of the following countries, which determines the start date of the visa's validity:[10]
Entry restrictionsIsraelEntry and transit is refused to citizens of Israel, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.[3] See also Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Algeria. References
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