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Algeria visa for Samoan citizens

Visa required

Samoan citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

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.

Where Samoan citizens apply for a visa for Algeria

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

The nearest Algerian missions to Apia are in Canberra, Australia (4,579 km from Apia), Tokyo, Japan (7,501 km) and Seoul, South Korea (8,563 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Samoa is decided by Algeria, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Algerian citizens travelling to Samoa

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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 Samoa 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).

Good to know

How long Samoan citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How Samoan citizens apply

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

Algeria’s neighbours for Samoan citizens

Niger, Tunisia, Morocco and Mali require Samoan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Algerian citizens travelling to Samoa

Algerian citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Samoan citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in Samoa?

No. Algeria has no embassy in Samoa. The nearest Algerian embassy is in Canberra, Australia, 4,579 km from Apia.

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 Samoa?

Algerian citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Samoan citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; Samoan 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.