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Algeria visa for Norwegian citizens
Entry requirement
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at algerianembassy.no
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 Norway
Algeria has 1 mission in Norway, with its embassy in Oslo.
Algerian citizens travelling to Norway
AlgeriaNorway Visa required Norway 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.
For a trip from Norway 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 Norwegian citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Norwegian citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Norwegian citizens apply
In Norway, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Oslo, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Norwegian citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Norwegian citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Norwegian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Norway
Algerian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Norway and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Norway?
The Algerian embassy in Norway is in Oslo.
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 Norway?
Algerian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Can Norwegian citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Norwegian 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.