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Algeria
Algeria visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean 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 algerianemb.or.kr
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.
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.
Algerian missions in South Korea
Algeria has 1 mission in South Korea, with its embassy in Seoul.
Algerian citizens travelling to South Korea
AlgeriaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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.
Before travelling from South Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Algeria
How long South Korean citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Korean citizens apply
In South Korea, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Seoul, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit South Korean citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to South Korea
Algerian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Algeria?
South Korean citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Algerian embassy in South Korea?
The Algerian embassy in South Korea is in Seoul.
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 South Korea?
Algerian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; South Korean 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.