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Algeria visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambassade-algerie.ch
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 Switzerland
- Embassy of Algeria in Bern
Willadingweg 74, Bern
- Consulate General of Algeria in Geneva
Route de Lausanne 308 bis, 1293 Bellevue
All missions of Algeria in Switzerland
Algeria has 2 missions in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern. Consulates: Geneva.
Algerian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
For a trip from Switzerland to Algeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Swiss citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
In Switzerland, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Bern and the consulate in Geneva, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Swiss citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Algerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Switzerland?
The Algerian embassy in Switzerland is in Bern; there is also a consulate in Geneva.
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 Switzerland?
Algerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.