Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit DZ?

Yes. Australian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria for tourism. You must apply in advance at the Algerian Embassy in Canberra, as there is no general visa-free entry, no broadly available eVisa, and no standard visa-on-arrival for independent tourists. Algeria requires Australian ordinary passport holders to obtain a tourist visa before travelling. Australia is not on Algeria's visa-exempt list (which is limited mainly to a handful of Maghreb and partner states such as Tunisia, Morocco, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Libya and Seychelles). Applications are made in person or by approved courier through the Embassy of Algeria in Canberra (or its accredited consular service), and require a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity, a completed form, photos, confirmed accommodation (hotel booking or a certificate of accommodation legalised by the host's town hall), a round-trip itinerary, proof of funds and travel insurance. Algeria has announced an electronic visa program, but as of mid-2026 it is not operational for general independent tourists; an on-arrival visa exists only in narrow cases (organised tour groups visiting southern/Saharan provinces and certain cruise-ship passengers). Algeria is in North Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Tourist visas are typically issued for stays of up to roughly 30-90 days; applicants should apply 4-8 weeks ahead and not later than 15 days before departure. Be conservative and treat consular application as the only reliable channel.