Algeria
France
France visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
Algerian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dz.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Algeria
- Embassy of France in Algiers
25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers
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- Consulate General of France in Algiers
25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers
All missions of France in Algeria
France has 4 missions in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers. Consulates: Oran, Annaba and Algiers.
France: visa decisions in Algeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279,005 | 185,832 | 93,151 | 33.4% | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 352,295 | 228,267 | 118,697 | 34.2% | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 248,681 | 182,440 | 72,740 | 28.5% | 27.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Algeria (Algiers, Annaba and Oran) received 248,681 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 182,440. 28.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 34.2%: the rate fell by 5.7 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 29% compared with 2024 (352,295).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 31.3% of the applications lodged in Algeria that year, from 27.5% at the consulates of Finland to 81.9% at those of Malta. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Algeria.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Algeria, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Algeria
FranceAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in France
How long Algerian citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Algiers and the consulates in Oran, Annaba and Algiers, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Algerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Algeria
French citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for France?
Algerian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Algeria?
The French embassy in Algeria is in Algiers; there are also consulates in Oran, Annaba and Algiers.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Algeria?
French citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Can Algerian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Algerian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.