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Algeria visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.

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

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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Algeria

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

The nearest Algerian missions to São Tomé are in Libreville, Gabon (299 km from São Tomé), Yaoundé, Cameroon (662 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,084 km). Algeria sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Algerian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Algeria

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

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Algeria has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Algeria accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Algeria names the right place.

Algeria’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Niger, Tunisia, Morocco and Mali require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Algerian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Algerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Algeria?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Algeria has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Algerian embassy is in Libreville, Gabon, 299 km from São Tomé.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Algerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Algeria visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.