France passport → Algeria

Do French citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Visa required in advance

French passport holders need a visa for Algeria, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Algeria at a glance

Capital: Algiers
Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +213
Region: Northern Africa

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Algeria for other passports

FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Africa for French passport holders

MoroccoVisa-free90 days
TunisiaVisa-free90 days
EgyptVisa on arrival30 days
LibyaeVisa
SudanVisa required

Common questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Algeria?

French passport holders need a visa for Algeria, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can French citizens stay in Algeria?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Algeria?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?

157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.