United Kingdom
Algeria
Algeria visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Algeria requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at emblondon.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.
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 Kingdom
All missions of Algeria in the United Kingdom
Algeria has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: London.
Algerian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
AlgeriaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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.
British 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Algeria
How long British citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Algerian embassy in London and the consulate in London, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for British citizens
Tunisia and Morocco admit British citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Algeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Algeria requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Algerian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Algerian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there is also a consulate in London.
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 Kingdom?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; British 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.