Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit DZ?

UK ordinary passport holders need a tourist visa before traveling to Algeria. There is no general eVisa or visa on arrival; you must apply in advance through the Algerian Consulate in London. British citizens holding an ordinary passport require a visa to enter Algeria for tourism. The visa must be obtained in advance from the Consulate General of Algeria in London (in person or by post), and Algeria does not currently operate a general electronic visa system for UK nationals. A limited tourist visa on arrival is available at certain airports only for travelers whose itinerary is mostly in southern Algeria and who book through an approved local travel agency, so it is not a reliable route for most short visits. The passport must be valid for at least six months and contain at least two blank pages, and it must be free of Israeli entry or exit stamps. The standard tourist visa fee is GBP 85, with processing of around 10 working days for in-person applications (longer by post). The total time in Algeria is capped at 180 days per year. Overstaying is treated seriously and can lead to detention and prosecution. This guidance was verified on 2026-05-31 against GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Algerian Consulate in London.