Mauritius
Algeria
Algeria visa for Mauritian citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
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 Mauritian citizens apply for a visa for Algeria
Algeria has no embassy or consulate in Mauritius on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,462 km
- Embassy of Algeria in Maputo2,624 km
Rua de Mukumbura, Maputo
- 2,791 km
Measured from Port Louis, Algerian embassies and consulates are closest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2,462 km), Maputo, Mozambique (2,624 km) and Harare, Zimbabwe (2,791 km). Algeria sets which of its missions takes applications from Mauritius; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Algerian citizens travelling to Mauritius
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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.
Mauritian citizens planning a trip to Algeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Mauritian citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Mauritian citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritian citizens apply
Algeria has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritius. Mauritian citizens apply through a mission of Algeria accredited to Mauritius from abroad; the official visa portal of Algeria names the right place.
Algeria’s neighbours for Mauritian citizens
Tunisia admits Mauritian citizens visa-free. Niger, Morocco and Mali require Mauritian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Mauritius
Algerian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius, valid for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Algeria in Mauritius?
No. Algeria has no embassy in Mauritius. The nearest Algerian embassy is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2,462 km from Port Louis.
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 Mauritius?
Algerian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius, valid for stays of up to 14 days.
Can Mauritian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Mauritian 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.