Visa Requirements for Algerian Citizens

Algerian citizens can visit 55 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Tunisia (90 days), Morocco (90 days), Turkey (90 days), Malaysia (90 days), Hong Kong (14 days), Ecuador (90 days), and Barbados (90 days). Many African nations including Mali, Mauritania, Rwanda, Gambia, and Benin also offer visa-free entry. Additionally, countries like Jordan, Ethiopia, and Cambodia offer convenient visa-on-arrival options.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately 24,800 DZD) for Algerian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Algiers. Additional fees may apply for visa issuance reciprocity.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately 21,600 DZD) for Algerian citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around £55. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Algerian applicants typically takes 15 to 45 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (April to August), processing can extend to 60 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately 11,600 DZD) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries. France, Spain, Germany, and Italy are the most common Schengen destinations for Algerian travelers.

Standard visa requirements for Algerian citizens include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), proof of accommodation, and cover letter explaining travel purpose. Some countries may also require proof of ties to Algeria such as property ownership or family documentation.

The Schengen visa approval rate for Algerian applicants to France is approximately 68% to 72% based on recent statistics. France processes the highest volume of Schengen visa applications from Algerian citizens due to historical ties and family connections. Approval rates are higher for applicants with previous travel history, strong financial documentation, and clear ties to Algeria.

Yes, Algerian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan for stays up to 30 days. The visa-on-arrival fee is approximately 40 JOD (around 7,600 DZD). Other popular visa-on-arrival destinations for Algerians include Ethiopia, Cambodia, Nepal, Maldives, and several African nations.

Algerian applicants face higher rejection rates for Schengen visas from certain countries, particularly Spain (rejection rate around 25%), Germany (23%), and Belgium (20%). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Algeria, incomplete applications, and previous overstays or immigration violations. The UK has a rejection rate of approximately 22% for Algerian tourist visa applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 6 to 10 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and stable balance, include tax returns and employment documentation, show property ownership or business registration in Algeria, document previous international travel history especially to countries with successful visa compliance, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary with confirmed bookings, and ensure all documents are properly translated to the destination country's language where required.