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Algeria: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

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, except ransit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, providing they hold sufficient funds, onward and return documentation and are not leaving the airport.

If transit exceeds 24 hours, then a transit visa should be obtained before entering Algeria.

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

Note: Children travelling with parents need a visa regardless of their age. If children are travelling on their parent's passport, then three photographs of the child are required in addition to the parent's application.

Types and cost: 

Fees vary according to nationality. Contact the consulate (or consular section at embassy) for details.

Validity: 

Tourist: approximately 30 days.

Multiple-entry: up to 90 days.

Transit: maximum 48 hours.

Business: dependent on each case.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy)

Working days: 

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

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