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Algeria visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German 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 algerische-botschaft.de
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 Germany
- Embassy of Algeria in Berlin
Görschstraße 45-46, 13187 Berlin
- Consulate General of Algeria in Frankfurt am Main
60325 Frankfurt am Main, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 32
Today 09:00–15:00
All missions of Algeria in Germany
Algeria has 2 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Frankfurt am Main.
Algerian citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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 German citizens can stay in Algeria
How long German citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
In Germany, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Frankfurt am Main, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for German citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit German citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Germany
Germany requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Algeria?
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Germany?
The Algerian embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there is also a consulate in Frankfurt am Main.
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 Germany?
Germany requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can German citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; German 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.