Algeria
South Africa
South Africa visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires a visa from Algerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
South African missions in Algeria
- Embassy of South Africa in Algiers
21, Rue du Stade, Hydra, Algiers, 16000
South Africa has 1 mission in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers.
South African citizens travelling to Algeria
South AfricaAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Algerian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Algerian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Algerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Algerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Algeria
Algeria requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Algerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Algeria?
The South African embassy in Algeria is in Algiers.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Algerian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.