Algeria
Italy
Italy visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
Algerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambalgeri.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Algeria
- Embassy of Italy in Algiers
18, Rue Mohammed Ouidir Amellal, El Biar - Algeri 16030, Algeri, Algiers
Italy has 1 mission in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers.
Italy: visa decisions in Algeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,188 | 15,569 | 10,453 | 39.9% | 80.1% |
| 2024 | 25,418 | 15,892 | 9,305 | 36.6% | 72.5% |
| 2025 | 27,838 | 17,914 | 9,924 | 35.4% | 71.9% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Algeria (Algiers) received 27,838 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17,914. The refusal rate was 35.4%. That is barely different from 2024 (36.6%). Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (25,418).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Algeria
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Algerian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Algiers, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Algerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Algeria
Italian citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Algerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Algeria?
The Italian embassy in Algeria is in Algiers.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Italian citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Can Algerian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Algerian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.