Netherlands to Algeria visa requirements

Yes. Dutch ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria for tourism. It must be obtained in advance from the Algerian Embassy in The Hague (the only authorized mission in the Netherlands) before travel. There is no general e-visa or visa on arrival. A Netherlands ordinary passport holder requires a visa to travel to Algeria for a short tourist stay. Algeria does not grant visa-free entry to EU/Dutch nationals, and there is no electronic visa for independent travelers. The visa is a consular sticker visa applied for in person (or via an accredited service) at the Embassy of Algeria in The Hague, the sole authorized institution in the Netherlands. Tourist visas are typically single-entry with a stay of up to 30 days. A limited visa on arrival (up to 30 days) exists only for travelers on tours of the southern provinces (e.g., Tamanrasset, Djanet, Ghardaia) organized by an Algeria-approved travel agency; this does not cover ordinary independent tourism to Algiers or the north. Mandatory requirements include a passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages, hotel booking or host invitation, proof of onward travel, and travel/medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. Processing typically takes about 7-20 working days. As of mid-2026 the Algerian government had discussed expanding visa-on-arrival nationwide but this had not been formally implemented, so travelers should default to applying for a consular visa in advance.