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South Korea to Algeria visa requirements

Q: Is there an Algeria visa-on-arrival for Koreans?

Only for tourists on an organized tour booked through an approved Algerian travel agency whose itinerary includes a southern 'Great South' province (e.g. Tamanrasset, Djanet, Illizi). The agency files the request and you receive a boarding authorization with a QR code, paying the fee on arrival. Independent travelers cannot use this and must get a consular visa.

Q: Is there an Algeria e-Visa?

There is no confirmed general e-Visa for independent Korean tourists as of mid-2026. Algeria has announced plans for a nationwide e-Visa and in December 2024 proposed extending its on-arrival tourism facility to all provinces, but for now the standard route is a consular visa.

Q: How much does the Algeria tourist visa cost?

Approximately EUR 100 (or USD equivalent). Travel insurance and any notarization or courier fees are additional. For organized-tour visa-on-arrival, the fee is paid in cash on arrival.

Q: How long does processing take?

For an individual consular application at the embassy in Seoul, typically about 10-20 business days. Apply well ahead of your travel date.

Q: What documents do I need?

A passport valid 6+ months, application form(s), photos, a confirmed hotel booking or notarized accommodation/invitation, travel insurance with repatriation cover, proof of funds, and an onward/return ticket.

Yes, a South Korean ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Algeria for tourism. You must apply in advance at the Embassy of Algeria in Seoul. A separate visa-on-arrival exists only for organized group tours to Algeria's southern "Great South" provinces. South Korea is not on Algeria's visa-exemption list, so ordinary Korean passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling for tourism. The standard route is a short-stay tourist visa applied for in person (or via courier) at the Embassy of Algeria in Seoul, requiring a confirmed hotel booking or a notarized certificate of accommodation/invitation, travel insurance, proof of funds and onward travel. The tourist visa fee is roughly EUR 100 (or USD equivalent), with consular processing typically taking around 10-20 business days for individual applicants. Algeria does have a visa-on-arrival facility, but it is restricted to tourists traveling within an organized framework through an approved Algerian travel agency whose itinerary includes one of the designated southern ("Great South") provinces such as Tamanrasset, Djanet, Adrar or Illizi; for these organized tours the agency submits the file on a Ministry of Tourism digital platform and the traveler receives a boarding authorization with a QR code, paying the fee on arrival. In December 2024 the government proposed expanding this on-arrival/tourism facility to all provinces, and Algeria has signalled plans for a future nationwide e-Visa, but as of mid-2026 there is no confirmed general e-Visa for independent Korean tourists. Because there is no unconditional visa-free or e-Visa channel for an ordinary short tourist visit, the conservative and accurate verdict is visa-required.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Consular tourist (short-stay) visa applied for in advance; visa-on-arrival only for organized Great South tours

Maximum stay

Typically up to 30-90 days as granted on the visa (short-stay)

per entry

Entries

Usually single entry (multiple-entry at consular discretion)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. EUR 100 (or USD equivalent); fees vary by consulate

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 10-20 business days for individual consular applications

standard track

Validity

Commonly up to 90 days from issue; enter before the validity expires

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

South Korea is not on Algeria's visa-exemption list, so an ordinary Korean passport holder must obtain a visa before travel. The only on-arrival option is for organized group tours to the southern provinces.

· Verdict: visa-required

/02

Choose your route

For an independent visit anywhere in Algeria, apply for a consular tourist visa at the Embassy of Algeria in Seoul. For a Sahara/Great South trip, book through an approved Algerian travel agency that can arrange visa-on-arrival.

· Consular vs VOA

/03

Gather your documents

Prepare passport, photos, completed forms (usually in duplicate), confirmed hotel booking or notarized accommodation/invitation, travel insurance, proof of funds and onward/return ticket.

· Accommodation proof required

/04

Submit your application

Lodge the application at the Embassy of Algeria in Seoul (81 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu). Confirm submission hours and whether courier or appointment is needed.

· Embassy of Algeria, Seoul

/05

Pay the fee and wait

Pay the visa fee (around EUR 100 equivalent) and allow roughly 10-20 business days for processing of an individual application.

· EUR 100 approx.

/06

Collect and verify

Collect your passport, check the validity dates, allowed stay and number of entries before you travel, and carry your accommodation proof and insurance on arrival.

· Check dates on the visa

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted Algeria visa application form (often in duplicate)

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredTwo recent passport-size photographs

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed hotel booking or notarized certificate of accommodation/invitation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredTravel insurance with repatriation/medical assistance cover