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You need a visa for Algeria if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Algeria, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Algeria Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Algeria. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Algeria may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Two passport photos 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Round-trip flight reservation
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
  • Travel insurance covering Algeria

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Algeria as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Algeria. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Algeria. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Algerian Consulate Last checked 2026-08-10
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Algeria

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Algeria Last checked 2026-08-10
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Algeria

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Algeria.

    Last checked 2026-08-10
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Algeria

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Algeria.

    Last checked 2026-08-10
  • Required

    Transit visa may be required

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Algeria. This requirement does not apply to travelers transiting through Algiers airport (ALG) with proof of onward travel to a third country within 24 hours. Travelers must stay in the international transit area of the airport. Travelers required to pass through immigration control require a visa.

    Last checked 2026-08-10

A look at Algeria

  • Traditional white buildings of the Casbah of Algiers UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the Mediterranean
    Casbah of Algiers — A UNESCO World Heritage Site with centuries of history
  • Golden sand dunes of the Sahara Desert in Tassili n'Ajjer with dramatic shadows at sunrise
    Tassili n'Ajjer — Algeria's spectacular Saharan landscape
  • Ancient Roman ruins of Timgad with well-preserved columns and Trajan's Arch in Algeria
    Timgad — Remarkably preserved Roman colonial town from 100 AD
  • Panoramic view of Oran city with Santa Cruz fortress and the Mediterranean coastline
    Oran — Algeria's vibrant second city on the Mediterranean coast

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