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Algeria visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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.

All visa types for Algeria

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.

Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Algeria

Algeria has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Algerian missions to Vatican City are in Rome, Italy (4 km from Vatican City), Nice, France (470 km) and Zagreb, Croatia (520 km). Algeria sets which of its missions takes applications from the Holy See; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Algerian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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 the Holy See 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Algeria

How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Algeria has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Algeria accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Algeria names the right place.

Algeria’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Tunisia admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Niger, Morocco and Mali require citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Algerian citizens travelling to the Holy See

Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Algeria.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Algeria?

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in the Holy See?

No. Algeria has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Algerian consulate is in Rome, Italy, 4 km from Vatican City.

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 the Holy See?

Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Algeria visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Algeria obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.