North Africa · ES passport
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Yes. Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria and must apply at an embassy or consulate before travel.
Apply at an Algerian consulate. Tourists on organised tours to some southern cities can get a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Embassy visa
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- ALG · ORN
How to get your Algeria embassy visa
- Find the nearest embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence.
- Book an appointment and prepare the form, photos, invitation or hotel booking and proof of funds.
- Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel. Processing times vary widely.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Spain.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Spanish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Algeria. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Algeria
- Capital
- Algiers
- Currency
- Algerian dinar (DZD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Tamazight, French
- Plugs
- Type C, F
- Best time
- October to April
- Airports
- Algiers (ALG), Oran (ORN)
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Yes. Spanish citizens need a visa for Algeria and must apply at an embassy or consulate before travel.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Algeria?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Algeria?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Algeria visa cost for Spanish passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Algeria arrive at?
Most international flights land at Algiers (ALG), Oran (ORN).
Sources
- Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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