Egypt visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (visa2egypt.gov.eg / FCDO / press sources)
Do Algerians need a visa for Egypt?
⚠️ Contrary to a widespread belief, Algerians are NOT visa-exempt for Egypt (except the special cases below). Algeria is not on the e-Visa list: the general route is a consular visa at the Egyptian embassy in Algiers (often with prior security approval). Since April 2026, a 5-year multiple-entry visa exists. Special cases: under-14s exempt, organised tour groups (via an agency), GCC-national's spouse (visa on arrival 30 d). For South Sinai (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab…), the free stamp is not confirmed for Algerians: ask the Egyptian embassy in Algiers before booking. OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency.
Official source: visa2egypt.gov.eg
At a glance
- Main route
- Consular visa (Algiers embassy)
- e-Visa
- NOT open to Algerians
- General exemption
- NO (common misconception)
- New
- 5-year multiple-entry visa (Apr 2026)
- Under-14s
- Visa-exempt
- South Sinai
- Free stamp not confirmed for Algerians — Egyptian embassy, Algiers
- GCC-national's spouse
- Visa on arrival 30 d
- Arrival card
- No specific health card
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (consular visa)
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months, blank pages)
- Application form + passport photos
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking / accommodation
- Prior security approval (depending on consulate)
- Exact requirements: ask the Egyptian embassy in Algiers
How it works, step by step
- 1Check your case
Consular visa, or a special case: under-14, organised group, GCC spouse.
- 2OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency
For file preparation and submission.
- 3The agency prepares the file
Form, photos, ticket, hotel + security approval if required.
- 4Submit at the Egyptian embassy in Algiers
Consular processing (variable time).
- 5Visa issued — travel
Meet entry conditions on arrival.
By purpose of travel
Egypt tourist visa from Algeria
How do you get a tourist visa for Egypt from Algeria?
Algerians are not visa-exempt for Egypt and are not on the e-Visa list. The general route is the consular visa at the Egyptian embassy in Algiers (often with prior security approval). OuiVisa checks your case and refers you to a partner agency for file preparation and submission. Special cases: under-14s exempt, organised tour groups, South Sinai (free stamp not confirmed for Algerians — see the dedicated tab).
Questions about this purpose
Is there a security approval?
Depending on the consulate, a prior security approval may be required.
Fees
| Consular visa (tourist) | per the Egyptian embassy schedule, Algiers |
| 5-year multiple-entry visa | fee: ask the embassy |
| South Sinai stamp (resorts) | not confirmed for Algerians |
| Agency service fee | per agency |
Consular-visa and 5-year-visa fees are not published online: ask the Egyptian embassy in Algiers. The free South Sinai stamp is not confirmed for Algerians. The e-Visa portal visa2egypt.gov.eg does NOT apply to Algerians.
Frequently asked questions
Are Algerians visa-exempt for Egypt?
No — that is a widespread myth. Except special cases (under-14, organised groups, GCC spouse), a consular visa is required.
Can I get an e-Visa for Egypt?
No. Algeria is not on the e-Visa list (visa2egypt.gov.eg); the route is the embassy.
What about Sharm el-Sheikh?
The free South Sinai stamp (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba) is not confirmed for Algerian nationals: ask the Egyptian embassy in Algiers before booking; without confirmation, plan for the consular visa.
Is there a long-term visa?
Yes, a 5-year multiple-entry visa was launched in April 2026; fee and conditions: ask the Egyptian embassy in Algiers.
Do children need a visa?
Under-14s are visa-exempt.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Egyptian authorities' discretion; the partner agency checks eligibility.
Need a visa for Egypt?
OuiVisa checks your case and refers you to a partner agency for the consular visa (and the new 5-year visa).
Find a partner agencyFor Egypt, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency — Algeria is not eligible for the e-Visa and the general route is the consular visa at the Algiers embassy (sometimes with security approval). Issuance is at the Egyptian authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
