You need a visa for Algeria if you have a Portuguese passport

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Yes. Portuguese 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 Portuguese travellers

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

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Algeria.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Algeria Last checked 2026-08-10
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