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Algeria visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Algeria visa guide
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.
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 Zimbabwe
Algeria has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Algerian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
AlgeriaZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Algeria
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Algeria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
In Zimbabwe, applications go to the Algerian embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for Algeria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Algeria.
Algeria’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Niger, Tunisia, Morocco and Mali require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Algerian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Algerian citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Algeria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Algerian embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Algerian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
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 Zimbabwe?
Algerian citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Algeria visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.