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Algeria
Algeria visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria requires Bulgarian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambalg-sofia.org
Which Algeria visa?
Tourist visa (visa touristique)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry; total stays may not exceed 180 days a year. The wilaya can exceptionally extend a stay by up to 90 days.
- Fee
- US$160
- Processing time
- Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service.
For the tourist visa, Algeria’s official sources give a standard fee of US$160. Processing time, as Algeria states it: Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry; total stays may not exceed 180 days a year. The wilaya can exceptionally extend a stay by up to 90 days.
Algerian missions in Bulgaria
Algeria has 1 mission in Bulgaria, with its embassy in Sofia.
Algerian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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Travel advice for Algeria
- 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.
For a trip from Bulgaria to Algeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Algeria at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 24 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Algeria (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Algeria (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Bulgarian citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
In Bulgaria, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Sofia, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Algerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires Bulgarian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Bulgaria?
The Algerian embassy in Bulgaria is in Sofia.
How much does the Algeria tourist visa cost?
Algeria’s official sources give a standard fee of US$160 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Not fixed by law. Washington quotes about 5 to 8 business days, Oslo at least 15 working days; for organised tours through travel agencies the visa is issued within 48 hours of a complete file. No express service.
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Algerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Algeria 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.