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Algeria visa for Moroccan citizens

Visa required

Moroccan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consulatalgerie-oujda.org

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.

Algerian missions in Morocco

All missions of Algeria in Morocco

Algeria has 2 missions in Morocco, with its embassy in Rabat. Consulates: Oujda.

Algerian citizens travelling to Morocco

AlgeriaMorocco Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Morocco 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.

Moroccan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Moroccan citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How Moroccan citizens apply

In Morocco, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Rabat and the consulate in Oujda, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.

Algeria’s neighbours for Moroccan citizens

Niger, Tunisia and Mali admit Moroccan citizens visa-free.

Algerian citizens travelling to Morocco

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Moroccan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Where is the Algerian embassy in Morocco?

The Algerian embassy in Morocco is in Rabat; there is also a consulate in Oujda.

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 Morocco?

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

Can Moroccan citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; Moroccan 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.