Algeria
Russia
Russia visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at algerie.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Algeria
- Embassy of Russia in Algiers
7, Chemin du Prince d'Annam, El-Biar, Alger, Algerie, Algiers
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All missions of Russia in Algeria
Russia has 2 missions in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers. Consulates: Annaba.
Russian citizens travelling to Algeria
RussiaAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Algerian citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Algerian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Algiers and the consulate in Annaba, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway and North Korea require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Algeria
Russian citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Algeria?
The Russian embassy in Algeria is in Algiers; there is also a consulate in Annaba.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Russian citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Can Algerian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Algerian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.