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Algeria visa for Ugandan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 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

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 Uganda

  • Embassy of Algeria in Kampala

    Embassy · Kampala

    Today · Closed

Algeria has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.

Algerian citizens travelling to Uganda

AlgeriaUganda e-Visa Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Algeria

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

How Ugandan citizens apply

In Uganda, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.

Algeria’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens

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

Algerian citizens travelling to Uganda

Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Where is the Algerian embassy in Uganda?

The Algerian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.

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 Uganda?

Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.

Can Ugandan citizens enter Algeria visa-free?

No; Ugandan 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.