Updated 2026

Visa-free countries for Algerian passport holders

Where can you travel with an ordinary Algerian passport without applying at an embassy? Below is our regularly reviewed list of 43 destinations that are visa-free, grant a visa on arrival, or issue an e-Visa online โ€” with the allowed length of stay and the conditions that actually catch travellers out at the airport.

9

Visa-free

Just show your passport at the border.

16

Visa on arrival

Visa issued and paid at the airport.

18

e-Visa / ETA

Approved online before you fly.

The full 2026 list

Tunisia

Africa

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

National ID card accepted at land and sea borders.

Morocco

Africa

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

Air arrivals only while land borders remain closed.

Libya

Africa

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

Seychelles

Africa

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 30 days

Free visitor permit issued at the airport with hotel booking.

Malaysia

Asia

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

Complete the free MDAC arrival card online.

Syria

Middle East

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

Micronesia

Oceania

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 30 days

Haiti

Americas

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 90 days

Dominica

Americas

Visa-free

Allowed stay: 21 days

Jordan

Middle East

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Jordan Pass waives the fee if bought before departure.

Iran

Middle East

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Maldives

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Confirmed hotel booking and return ticket required.

Nepal

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 90 days

Cambodia

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Laos

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Indonesia

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Extendable once for another 30 days.

Timor-Leste

Asia

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Mauritania

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Rwanda

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Tanzania

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 90 days

Mozambique

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Madagascar

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 60 days

Comoros

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 45 days

Cape Verde

Africa

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 30 days

Pre-register online (EASE) to skip the airport queue.

Bolivia

Americas

Visa on arrival

Allowed stay: 90 days

Kenya

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required before boarding.

Ethiopia

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30โ€“90 days

Djibouti

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Uganda

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Zambia

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Zimbabwe

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Benin

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Cรดte d'Ivoire

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Approval online, sticker collected at Abidjan airport.

Gabon

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Guinea-Bissau

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe

Africa

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

India

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30โ€“365 days

Vietnam

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 90 days

Sri Lanka

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Uzbekistan

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Tajikistan

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 45 days

Azerbaijan

Asia

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Turkey

Europe

e-Visa / ETA

Allowed stay: 30 days

Conditional e-Visa: requires a valid Schengen, UK, US or Irish visa or residence permit.

Before you book your ticket

Visa-free access is not the same as guaranteed entry. Immigration officers in Kuala Lumpur, Tunis or Malรฉ can still refuse boarding or entry if your file is incomplete. In practice, Algerian travellers are asked for the same four things almost everywhere: a passport valid at least six months beyond the return date, a confirmed return or onward flight, a hotel reservation covering the full stay, and proof of sufficient funds โ€” usually a bank statement or currency allowance.

Travel insurance is compulsory in a growing number of destinations and strongly recommended everywhere else. For e-Visa and ETA countries such as Kenya, India or Vietnam, apply at least one week ahead: the airline checks the approval before it prints your boarding pass.

Popular destinations that still need a full visa

The Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, most Gulf states, China and Japan all require a full visa application for Algerian passport holders โ€” with appointments, biometrics and a complete supporting file. That is the part VISANEXT handles for you: eligibility check, document checklist, flight and hotel reservations for the file, insurance, and a final review before submission.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Algerian passport holders visit without a visa?
An ordinary Algerian passport gives easy access to roughly 45 destinations: around 9 are fully visa-free, about 16 grant a visa on arrival, and the rest issue an e-Visa or electronic travel authorisation you apply for online before departure.
What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and e-Visa?
Visa-free means you simply present your passport at the border. Visa on arrival means the visa is issued at the airport after you pay a fee and show a return ticket and hotel booking. An e-Visa or ETA must be approved online before you board your flight โ€” airlines will deny boarding without it.
Which documents should I carry even for visa-free destinations?
Carry a passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed return or onward ticket, a hotel reservation for the whole stay, travel insurance and proof of sufficient funds. Border officers in visa-free countries still ask for them.
Can VISANEXT help with countries that require a full visa?
Yes. VISANEXT prepares complete visa files for Schengen, UK, US, Canada, Turkey, Gulf and Asian destinations, including flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel insurance and document review before submission.
How often does this list change?
Entry rules change several times a year. We review this guide regularly, but always confirm with the destination's embassy or official immigration website within a few days of booking.

Entry rules change frequently. This guide is reviewed regularly but is provided for information only โ€” always confirm with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before booking.