Mauritania
Algeria
Algeria visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Algerian citizens travelling to Mauritania
AlgeriaMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Algeria
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Algeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Niger, Tunisia and Mali admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free. Morocco requires Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Mauritania
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Algeria?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Algeria for up to 90 days.
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Algeria without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.