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Algeria visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Algeria
Algeria has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 512 km
- Embassy of Algeria in Nairobi805 km
Muthaiga Road, Nairobi
- 1,102 km
The nearest Algerian missions to Gitega are in Kampala, Uganda (512 km from Gitega), Nairobi, Kenya (805 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,102 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Algeria, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Algerian citizens travelling to Burundi
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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.
Before travelling from Burundi to Algeria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Algeria has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Algeria accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Algeria names the right place.
Algeria’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Niger, Tunisia, Morocco and Mali require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Burundi
Burundi issues Algerian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Is there an embassy of Algeria in Burundi?
No. Algeria has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Algerian embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 512 km from Gitega.
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 Burundi?
Burundi issues Algerian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Burundian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Algeria 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.