Visas by country
Where Algerians can travel without a visa in 2026, plus Turkey and the Gulf
The Algerian passport opens few doors without a visa, but the list is useful: neighbours, Malaysia, several African countries, e-visas for Qatar, Georgia and Thailand, and since June 2026 Turkey for travellers under 15 and over 50.
Rules for ordinary Algerian passports differ from one country to the next and change with diplomatic agreements. This page groups the most asked-about destinations into four kinds of entry: no visa, visa on arrival, online e-visa, and visa needed in advance. Before you book, confirm on the destination’s official site or embassy, and check the passport validity it asks for (often six months).
No visa needed
| Country | Stay allowed |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days (no direct flights since 2021) |
| Malaysia | 3 months |
| Mali | 3 months |
| Libya | Visa-free, length not published |
| Mauritania | Visa-free, length not published |
Visa on arrival
Jordan
30 days, on arrival or by e-visa.
Senegal
Up to 90 days.
Bahrain
14 days, on arrival or by e-visa.
Online e-visa
Use only the government portal of the destination. Look-alike sites charge extra and sometimes never file the application.
Qatar
Apply online before travel.
Georgia
E-visa for 30 days.
Azerbaijan
E-visa for 30 days.
Thailand
E-visa, up to 60 days.
Turkey: free for under 15s and over 50s
Turkey announced on 19 June 2026, by presidential decree, that Algerian ordinary passport holders under 15 or over 50 no longer need a visa for tourism or transit, for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Algerians aged 15 to 50 still need a visa: apply at the Turkish consulate or its visa centre, and check on Turkey’s official e-Visa site whether your situation qualifies for an online visa.
The Gulf
United Arab Emirates
Visa needed in advance, usually through an airline, hotel or UAE sponsor.
Saudi Arabia
Tourist visa on arrival or e-visa only if you hold a used multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa. Umrah and Hajj have their own visas through licensed agencies.
Qatar
E-visa online.
Oman
Visa needed, with exemptions for some residents and visa holders.
Kuwait
E-visa only for GCC residents who meet set conditions.
Bahrain
14 days on arrival or by e-visa.
Visa needed in advance
Among popular destinations, Algerians need a visa before travel for the Schengen area, the UK, the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Serbia and China, among others. See our country guides for Schengen, France, the UK, the US and Canada.
Before you fly
- A passport valid at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Return ticket and hotel booking: airlines check them at check-in even for visa-free countries.
- Enough money for the stay. Remember the Algerian legal travel allowance and customs declaration rules.
- Travel insurance, even when not required.
Questions
Do Algerians need a visa for Turkey in 2026?
Not if they are under 15 or over 50 and travel for tourism or transit with an ordinary passport (up to 90 days in 180). Others need a visa.
Can Algerians go to Dubai without a visa?
No. A UAE visa is needed in advance, usually arranged by an airline, hotel or sponsor.
Which countries can Algerians visit visa-free?
Among them Tunisia, Morocco, Malaysia, Mali, Libya and Mauritania. Jordan, Senegal and Bahrain give visas on arrival.
What is the Algerian passport’s rank?
Around 77th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, according to published summaries.
This list is a starting point built from secondary sources and official notices, not a legal opinion. Entry is always at the border officer’s discretion. Confirm with the embassy before travelling.
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