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Algeria visa for Sri Lankan citizens

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Algeria requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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.

Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Algeria

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

The nearest Algerian missions to Colombo are in New Delhi, India (2,423 km from Colombo), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2,459 km) and Muscat, Oman (2,943 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Algeria, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Algerian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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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.

Sri Lankan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

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

Algeria’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens

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

Algerian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Algerian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Algeria requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Algeria in Sri Lanka?

No. Algeria has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Algerian embassy is in New Delhi, India, 2,423 km from Colombo.

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 Sri Lanka?

Algerian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan 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.