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Country guideLast checked October 19, 2026

Visas and immigration in Algeria

4 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Family 1

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Visiting Algeria

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

249 passports need a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Tourist visa (consular) and visa on arrival for organised Saharan tours
Most foreign visitors need a tourist visa from an Algerian embassy or consulate before travelling. Algerian embassies also describe a separate scheme for organised tours to the Great South: an approved Algerian travel agency applies through a Ministry of Tourism platform, the traveller gets a QR-code boarding authorisation, and the visa is issued and paid for on arrival. That on-arrival visa is valid for no more than 30 days and covers southern destinations only.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Study visa (visa d'études) for Algeria
Students admitted to an institution accredited by the Algerian state apply for a study visa at an Algerian embassy or consulate. Embassies ask for proof of enrolment, proof of funds or a scholarship, and travel insurance; some also ask for proof of tuition payment. Requirements and fees vary by post, and each post usually only accepts residents of its own area.
Temporary only
Last checked October 19, 2026
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