Algeria passport power
Africa · PassRank 54 · ranked 153rd of 199
The Algeria passport has a PassRank score of 54 in 2026, placing it 153rd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 21 destinations visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 54 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 51 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Algeria passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 21 |
| Visa on arrival | 30 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 54 |
| e-Visa | 51 |
| Visa required | 93 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 54. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Algeria itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (21)
Countries and territories the Algeria passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Angola | 30 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Benin | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Guinea | — |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Kenya | 60 days |
| Libya | — |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Mali | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Syria | — |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (30)
Destinations that issue the Algeria passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Yemen | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Algeria passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (51)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (93)
Destinations where Algeria passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Malta | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Algeria passport holders visit visa-free?
The Algeria passport has a PassRank score of 54, meaning holders can enter 54 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 21 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 51 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Algeria passport's rank in 2026?
The Algeria passport ranks 153rd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 54. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Algeria need a visa for the United States?
Algeria passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Algeria PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Algeria passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (21), visa on arrival (30) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21