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French Embassy & Consulates in Algeria

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general

In Algeria, France has an embassy in Algiers, 3 consulates general in Oran, Annaba and Algiers and 1 other office. France requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: France’s 5 missions in Algeria

Map: France’s 5 missions in Algeria

French Embassy in Algiers

The French embassy is in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, at 25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Algeria

  • Consulate General of France in Oran

    Consulate General · Oran

    Rue Aimeur Brahim 1, 31000 Oran

    Today 08:00–16:00
  • Consulate General of France in Annaba

    Consulate General · Annaba

    1, rue Gouta Sebti, 23000 Annaba

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of France in Algiers

    Consulate General · Algiers

    25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers

  • Embassy Branch Office of France in Oran

    Embassy Branch Office · Oran

France also has 3 consulates general in Oran, Annaba and Algiers; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

France visa for Algerian citizens

AlgeriaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Algeria

FranceAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Algeria

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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France requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Algeria turn to the French embassy in Algiers or one of the consulates in Oran, Annaba and Algiers; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Algeria’s missions in France

Missions of Algeria in France (19)

In return, Algeria has 19 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Algeria

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in Algeria.

Travel to Algeria for French citizens

French citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel. In Algeria, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Algeria are closed

French missions in Algeria close on Algeria’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Amazigh New Year on Tuesday 12 January 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Algeria?

The French embassy is in Algiers, at 25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers.

Does France have consulates in Algeria?

Yes, France has 3 consulates general in Oran, Annaba and Algiers.

Do Algerian citizens need a visa for France?

France requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do French citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Algeria requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does Algeria have an embassy in France?

Yes, Algeria has its embassy in Paris, along with 18 other missions in France.