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Algeria
Algeria visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at emb-argelia.es
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 Spain
- Embassy of Algeria in Madrid
Calle del General Oraá 12, 28006 Madrid
- Consulate General of Algeria in Barcelona
Avinguda del Tibidabo 6, 08022 Barcelona
Today 09:00–16:00
All missions of Algeria in Spain
Algeria has 2 missions in Spain, with its embassy in Madrid. Consulates: Barcelona.
Algerian citizens travelling to Spain
AlgeriaSpain Visa required Spain 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.
Spanish citizens planning a trip to Algeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Spanish citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Spanish citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Spanish citizens apply
In Spain, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Madrid and the consulate in Barcelona, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Spanish citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Spanish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Spain
Spain requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Spain and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Spanish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Spain?
The Algerian embassy in Spain is in Madrid; there is also a consulate in Barcelona.
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 Spain?
Spain requires Algerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Spanish citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Spanish 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.