United Arab Emirates
Algeria
Algeria visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati 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
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 the United Arab Emirates
All missions of Algeria in the United Arab Emirates
Algeria has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Consulates: Dubai City.
Algerian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
AlgeriaUnited Arab Emirates e-Visa United Arab Emirates 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.
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
In the United Arab Emirates, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City and the consulate in Dubai City, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Tunisia, Morocco and Mali admit Emirati citizens visa-free. Niger requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Emirati citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Where is the Algerian embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Algerian embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City; there is also a consulate in Dubai City.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.