- Address
- 21, Rue du Stade, Hydra, Algiers, 16000
- Phone
- +213-2148-4418
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- N N Ntshinga
South Africa
Algeria
South African Embassy in Algeria
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Algeria by 1 mission: an embassy in Algiers. South Africa requires a visa from Algerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Algiers
At 21, Rue du Stade, Hydra, Algiers, 16000, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Algeria. The head of mission on record is N N Ntshinga. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Algerian citizens
AlgeriaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Algeria
South AfricaAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Algeria
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Algeria’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Algeria in South Africa (1)
In return, Algeria has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Algeria
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Algeria.
Travel to Algeria for South African citizens
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria. In Algeria, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Algeria is closed
The South African embassy in Algeria closes 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Algeria?
The South African embassy is in Algiers, at 21, Rue du Stade, Hydra, Algiers, 16000.
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Algerian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Algeria?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Does Algeria have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Algeria has its embassy in Pretoria.