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Algeria Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Canadian citizens need a visa to enter Algeria — apply at the Algerian embassy or consulate before travel; fee is about CAD 100-130, processing 2-3 weeks, and an invitation letter is typically required.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed Algerian visa application form
  • 2 recent passport-size photos (white background)
  • Invitation letter from a host, hotel, or sponsoring company in Algeria (often mandatory)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements for the last 3 months)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
  • Biometrics: fingerprints taken in person at the consulate or visa application centre

Visa types

  • Tourist visa — single entry, stay up to 30 days, fee around CAD 100-130
  • Business visa — single or multiple entry, requires a company invitation letter, higher fee
  • Family/friends visit visa — requires a notarized invitation from an Algerian resident

How to apply

  • Book an appointment at the Algerian Embassy in Ottawa or its authorized visa application centre
  • Submit the completed form, photos, invitation letter, and supporting financial documents
  • Attend an in-person biometrics appointment
  • Pay the visa fee at submission; collect your passport with the visa sticker once processing is complete

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approximately CAD 100-130 depending on visa type
  • Visa application centre service fee, if used: an additional CAD 20-30
  • Standard processing time: 2-3 weeks
  • Express processing is not commonly offered — apply well in advance

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Secure your invitation letter early, since applications without one are commonly delayed or refused
  • Apply at least a month before your planned travel date given the multi-week processing time
  • Common rejection reasons: missing invitation letter, insufficient bank statements, or an unclear itinerary
  • Extensions of stay must be requested in Algeria at the local police headquarters (Sûreté) before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.