Russian Federation to Algeria visa requirements

Yes, a Russian ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Algeria for tourism. You must apply in advance for a paper (sticker) tourist visa at an Algerian embassy or consulate before you travel. There is no general visa-free entry, no eVisa for ordinary tourists yet, and visa-on-arrival is available only for pre-arranged organized tours into the southern Sahara region. As of 2026, Algeria requires Russian citizens holding ordinary passports to obtain a visa before arrival. The standard route for tourism is a traditional embassy/consulate sticker visa, which must be applied for in person (or through an accredited agency) at the Algerian Embassy in Moscow or a consulate. Algeria announced an electronic visa scheme aimed at Saharan tourism, but in practice paper visas remain the norm for most travelers, and a broadly available tourist eVisa for Russian nationals is not reliably confirmed. A conditional visa-on-arrival (up to 30 days) exists only for travelers on tours organized by an approved Algerian travel agency to certain southern regions; it is not available for independent travel or for trips limited to northern Algeria. There is no bilateral visa-waiver agreement between Russia and Algeria for tourism. Algeria is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers should budget at least 6 months of passport validity, proof of accommodation or a certificate of accommodation, onward/return tickets, and proof of funds. Because availability and fees can change, verify current requirements directly with the Algerian Embassy in Russia before booking.