Algeria Passport Visa-Free Countries Algerian Passport is 94th in the world when it comes to visa-free travel opportunities, says the global Henley's Passport Index. Algerian passport holders have visa-free access to 22 countries. The document also allows them to visit 35 countries with an electronic visa and 30 with a visa on arrival. Read on to find the complete list of visa-exempt destinations and to learn more about traveling with only a passport. Flexibility of visa-free traveling for Algerian citizens Visiting other countries visa-free is a great simplification. Algerian travelers do not have to deal with many formalities. Instead of staying in a line at an embassy, they can focus on other aspects of traveling abroad. They can, for example, search for the most interesting places to explore during their journey. There are so many beautiful places to see and interesting people to meet. Thanks to the flexibility of visa-free traveling, Algerian passport holders have the possibility of going abroad more often and staying there longer than with a visa. How to apply for an Algerian passport  The Algerian passport may be issued only to Algerian citizens. In 2012 a biometric passport was introduced. The complete application requires: filling in a form submitting necessary documents (for a biometric passport, fingerprints and photographs must be provided in person) covering the passport fee pick up of the document (personal presence in case of adults is mandatory) The biometric passport is issued in Algeria, so the processing time takes 6 weeks at least. Traveling to visa-free countries has many benefits When you travel visa-free, you do not have to worry about visa validity time. You carry only a passport during your international trip. By holding a valid visa, you may be limited by the number of entries to a foreign country. At the same time, visa-free destinations allow visitors to stay in the country for the whole passport validity period. Moreover, you can leave or enter your travel destination as often as you wish. It is easier to find a job or start studies when you are eligible to travel without a visa. Such spontaneity encourages more and more people to choose visa-free destinations for both short-term on extended stays. 22 visa-free destinations open to Algerian passport holders Visa-free countries with an Algerian passport Benin Dominica Ecuador Gambia Guinea Haiti Indonesia Malaysia Mali Mauritania Micronesia Morocco Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa Tunisia Palestine South Ossetia Transnistria Hong Kong Cook Islands Niue Pitcairn Islands Get also familiar with 30 countries that Algerian passport holders can enter with a visa-on-arrival and 35 countries available for e-Visa holders. Visa on arrival countries Ethiopia Guinea-Bissau Madagascar Rwanda Sri Lanka Tanzania Uganda Iran Maldives Palau Jordan Seychelles Bolivia Cape Verde Comoros Ghana Mauritius Mozambique Nepal Nicaragua Senegal Somalia Timor-Leste Togo Tuvalu Yemen Zimbabwe Lebanon Somaliland Macau Electronic visa countries Antigua and Barbuda Kenya South Sudan Malawi Angola Armenia Australia and territories Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Gabon Georgia Kyrgyzstan Lesotho Moldova Myanmar Qatar Saint Kitts and Nevis São Tomé and Príncipe Suriname Tajikistan Uzbekistan Zambia Ethiopia Guinea-Bissau Madagascar Rwanda Sri Lanka Tanzania Uganda Iran Oman Pakistan Montserrat Ascension Island Saint Helena FAQ How to ensure that your destination is a visa-free country? You can find information about visa-free destinations online. The most current information is published by the embassy on its official website. If you prefer, you can also visit the embassy in person. Embassy employees will provide information on countries you can travel to without a visa requirement. What is necessary to do if your destination is not a visa-free country? The first thing you should do when planning a trip to a non-visa-free country is to collect necessary documents like a valid passport, photographs, ID card, etc. Next, you check one of the available visa application options. Then you submit an application, cover a visa fee, and await approval. In the case of an electronic visa or visa-on-arrival, formalities are minimized. Tips for traveling to non-visa-free countries Make sure your passport is valid, and you have enough time to go through the visa application process. Pay attention to data completed in the application form, as mistakes may result in visa approval delays. How important is checking for the different visa requirements of each country before traveling? If you want to be well prepared for travel and avoid problems after arriving in a foreign country, you should check for the visa requirements of your destination. Some countries accept a visa on arrival; others only a traditional visa. Thus, the first thing you should do before leaving for a journey is to search for entry options in the destination you choose.