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Algeria
Algeria visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambalgott.com
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.
Algeria’s tourist visa costs US$160 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Canada
- Embassy of Algeria in Ottawa
Wilbrod Street 500, K1N 6N2 Ottawa
- Consulate General of Algeria in Montreal
Rue Saint-Urbain 3415, H2X 2N2 Montréal
All missions of Algeria in Canada
Algeria has 2 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Montreal.
Algerian citizens travelling to Canada
AlgeriaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Algeria
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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Ottawa and the consulate in Montreal, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Canada
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Canada?
The Algerian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there is also a consulate in Montreal.
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 Canada?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.