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Algeria visa for New Zealand citizens

Visa required

New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens apply for a visa for Algeria

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Algeria covers New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia (2,324 km from Wellington). Other nearest Algerian missions to Wellington are in Jakarta, Indonesia (7,715 km) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (8,839 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of New Zealand is decided by Algeria, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Algerian citizens travelling to New Zealand

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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.

For a trip from New Zealand to Algeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How New Zealand citizens apply

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

Algeria’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

Tunisia and Morocco admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Algerian citizens travelling to New Zealand

Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and Algeria.

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Algeria?

New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in New Zealand?

No. Algeria has no embassy in New Zealand. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for New Zealand.

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 New Zealand?

Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.

Can New Zealand citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; New Zealand 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.