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Saudi Arabia visa from Algeria

Last verified: June 2026 (nusuk.sa / visitsaudi.com / ONPO sources)

How do you get a visa for Saudi Arabia from Algeria?

The main route for Algerians to Saudi Arabia is Umrah, which goes mandatorily through a licensed agency (ONPO licence) and the official Nusuk platform: there is no 100% online service, but no pre-travel biometrics are required for Algerians (fingerprints taken on arrival). The tourist e-Visa is not open to Algerians in general (only holders of a used US/UK/Schengen visa or Gulf residency). Hajj is allocated by national quota and lottery via the ONPO — it is not an ordinary visa. OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.

Official source: nusuk.sa

At a glance

Main route
Umrah — via licensed agency (ONPO) + Nusuk
Tourist visa
Not open to Algerians in general (conditions)
Hajj
National quota + lottery (ONPO)
Pre-travel biometrics (Umrah)
None (fingerprints on arrival)
Umrah stay
Up to 90 days
Vaccination
Meningitis ACWY mandatory
Women (Umrah)
No mahram (since Oct 2022)
1448 season
Last Umrah visas: 9 Mar 2027 (entry before 23 Mar); resumes after Hajj

Choose your purpose of travel

Required documents (Umrah)

  • Biometric passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
  • Passport photo(s) to spec
  • Meningitis ACWY vaccination certificate (≥ 10 days before arrival)
  • Umrah package (hotel + transport) linked to Nusuk Masar — mandatory
  • Travel insurance
  • Return flight ticket
  • Parental authorization for minors
  • Registration on bawabetelomra.dz + ONPO-licensed agency

How it works, step by step (Umrah)

  1. 1
    Check the season and health requirements

    Outside Hajj season; meningitis ACWY vaccination (≥ 10 days before).

  2. 2
    Choose a licensed agency (ONPO)

    OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.

  3. 3
    The agency books the package and links it to Nusuk

    Hotel + transport — “no booking, no visa”.

  4. 4
    The Umrah visa is issued

    No pre-travel biometrics for Algerians — to be used within 30 days.

  5. 5
    Biometrics on arrival and travel

    Stay up to 90 days; respect the rules of the Holy Sites.

By purpose of travel

Saudi Arabia tourist visa from Algeria

Can an Algerian get a Saudi tourist visa online?

Not in general. The Saudi tourist e-Visa is not open to Algerians, except those holding a used US/UK/Schengen visa or a Gulf residency (≥ 3 months) — in which case the e-Visa is applied for online at visa.visitsaudi.com. Otherwise it is an embassy visa (in person). The e-Visa is valid 1 year (stay up to 90 days multiple-entry) and also allows Umrah, outside the Hajj season.

Extra documents for this purpose

  • Passport photo (white background)
  • Proof of a used US/UK/Schengen visa OR a Gulf residency (≥ 3 months)
  • Health insurance (included in the e-Visa)

Questions about this purpose

Am I eligible for the e-Visa?

Only if you hold a used US/UK/Schengen visa or a Gulf residency (≥ 3 months). Otherwise it is an embassy visa.

What if I'm not eligible?

You apply for a tourist visa at the embassy (in person). OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.

Does the tourist visa allow Umrah?

Yes, any valid visa allows Umrah, outside the Hajj season.

How long can I stay?

Up to 90 days multiple-entry (1-year validity); 30 days for a single entry.

Fees

Umrah visa (government)≈ SAR 300 + insurance ~SAR 87 (bundled in package)
Umrah package (hotel + transport)per agency (DZD)
Tourist e-Visa (eligible nationals)≈ SAR 440–535 (~$117–145)
Agency service feeper agency

The Umrah visa fee (≈ SAR 300 + insurance ~SAR 87) is usually bundled into the agency's DZD package. The tourist e-Visa (≈ SAR 440–535) concerns only eligible Algerians (used US/UK/Schengen visa or Gulf residency). Hajj follows a national route (ONPO), with no visa fee in the classic sense. Amounts and dates are approximate — confirm on nusuk.sa and with the licensed agency.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do Umrah 100% online with OuiVisa?

No. For Algerians, Umrah goes mandatorily through a licensed agency (ONPO licence) and the Nusuk platform. OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency.

Are there pre-travel biometrics?

No, not for Algerians: fingerprints are taken on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

Can a woman perform Umrah without a mahram?

Yes. Since October 2022, women may perform Umrah without a male guardian.

Is the tourist visa open to Algerians?

Not in general. Only holders of a used US/UK/Schengen visa or Gulf residency may apply for the e-Visa; otherwise it is an embassy visa.

How does Hajj work?

Hajj is not an ordinary visa: it is allocated by national quota and lottery via the ONPO (Hajj portal). OuiVisa does not process Hajj as a classic visa.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The decision is at the Saudi authorities' discretion; the licensed agency checks eligibility.

Ready for your Umrah?

OuiVisa connects you with a licensed agency (ONPO) that handles the package and the visa via Nusuk.

Find a partner agency

For Umrah and most Saudi visas, OuiVisa refers you to a licensed agency (ONPO licence) — Algerians' Umrah visa goes mandatorily through a licensed agency and the Nusuk platform, with no 100% online service. Hajj is subject to a national quota (ONPO lottery), not treated as an ordinary visa. Issuance is at the Saudi authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.

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