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Algeria visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embankara.mfa.gov.dz
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.
- Tourist visa 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.
- Business visa 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.
- Family and friends visit visa 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.
- Student visa Maximum stay: Visa: up to 90 days per entry; long stays are covered by the resident card.
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 Turkey
All missions of Algeria in Turkey
Algeria has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul.
Algerian citizens travelling to Turkey
AlgeriaTurkey Visa required Turkey 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.
For a trip from Turkey 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Turkey
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Turkey?
The Algerian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.