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Algeria visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Kenya
- Embassy of Algeria in Nairobi
Muthaiga Road, Nairobi
Algeria has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Algerian citizens travelling to Kenya
AlgeriaKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya 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 Kenya 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Niger, Tunisia and Morocco require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Kenya?
The Algerian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.