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Algeria visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 18 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at amb-algerie.fr
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 France
- Embassy of Algeria in Paris
50 rue de Lisbonne, 75008 Paris
- Consulate General of Algeria in Strasbourg
37, allée de la Robertsau, 67000 Strasbourg
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- Consulate General of Algeria in Marseille
363 rue Paradis, 13272 Marseille Cedex 8
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- Consulate General of Algeria in Lille
120 rue de Solférino, 59000 Lille
- Consulate General of Algeria in Bordeaux
41 rue Frantz Despagnet, 33000 Bordeaux
- Consulate of Algeria in Toulouse
67 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 31000 Toulouse
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- Consulate of Algeria in Paris
63-65 avenue Georges Clémenceau, B.P. 1411, 92014 Nanterre, Paris
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- Consulate of Algeria in Nantes
57 rue du Général Buat, 44000 Nantes
- Consulate of Algeria in Montpellier
Rue Yves Montand 198, 34080 MONTPELLIER
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- Consulate of Algeria in Grenoble
6 chemin du Commerce, 38100 Grenoble
Today 09:00–12:00, 13:00–15:30 - Consulate of Algeria in Besançon
1 rue de l'Industrie, 25000 Besançon
- Honorary Consulate of Algeria in Nantes Today · Closed
All missions of Algeria in France
Algeria has 18 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Strasbourg, Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux and 8 more. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nantes.
Algerian citizens travelling to France
AlgeriaFrance Visa required France 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.
French citizens 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Algeria
How long French citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Paris and the consulates in Strasbourg, Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille and 9 more, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for French citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit French citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to France
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Algeria?
French citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Algerian embassy in France?
The Algerian embassy in France is in Paris; there are also consulates in Strasbourg, Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
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 France?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; French 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.