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

These visas exist for Algeria, but they cannot be applied for online with Zambian 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. Zambian 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 Zambian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Zambian 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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