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Algeria visa for Ivorian citizens

Visa required

Ivorian citizens 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

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.

Where Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Algeria

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

The nearest Algerian missions to Yamoussoukro are in Bamako, Mali (708 km from Yamoussoukro), Niamey, Niger (1,096 km) and Nouakchott, Mauritania (1,708 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ivory Coast is decided by Algeria, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Algerian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

AlgeriaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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.

Before travelling from Ivory Coast 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How Ivorian citizens apply

Algeria has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Algeria accredited to Ivory Coast from abroad; the official visa portal of Algeria names the right place.

Algeria’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens

Niger, Mauritania, Tunisia and Mali admit Ivorian citizens visa-free. Morocco requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Algerian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Before flying to Ivory Coast, Algerian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in Ivory Coast?

No. Algeria has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest Algerian embassy is in Bamako, Mali, 708 km from Yamoussoukro.

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 Ivory Coast?

Before flying to Ivory Coast, Algerian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can Ivorian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; Ivorian citizens 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.