DR Congo
Algeria
Algeria visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Algerian missions in DR Congo
Algeria has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Algerian citizens travelling to DR Congo
AlgeriaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Algeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Algeria
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
In DR Congo, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Niger, Tunisia, Morocco and Mali require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Algerian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Algeria?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in DR Congo?
The Algerian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
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 DR Congo?
Algerian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Algeria visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.