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Algeria visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at emb-argelia.pt
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 Portugal
Algeria has 1 mission in Portugal, with its embassy in Lisbon.
Algerian citizens travelling to Portugal
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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.
Before travelling from Portugal 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Portuguese citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Portuguese citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Portuguese citizens apply
In Portugal, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Lisbon, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Portuguese citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Portuguese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Portugal
Portugal requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Portugal and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Portugal?
The Algerian embassy in Portugal is in Lisbon.
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 Portugal?
Portugal requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Portuguese citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Portuguese 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.