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Egypt visa for Algerian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Algeria

Egypt has 1 mission in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Algeria

EgyptAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Algeria to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Algerian citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Algerian citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Algerian citizens apply

In Algeria, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Algiers, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Algerian citizens

Libya and Palestine admit Algerian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Algeria

Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Algeria?

The Egyptian embassy in Algeria is in Algiers.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Can Algerian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Algerian citizens need a visa for Egypt obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.