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๐ฐ๐ช Does a Kenyan need a visa for Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ?
Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Algeria or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Kenya
If you live in Kenya, visas for Algeria are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Algeria, Nairobi ยท 37 Muthaiga Road
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Algeria at a glance
Capital: Algiers ยท Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD, ุฏ.ุฌ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +213
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Algeria: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 25 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Algeria uses plug types C, E, F, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Algeria: 230 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Algeria โ
Easier destinations near Algeria for Kenyan passport holders
- ๐ธ๐ฉ Sudan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐พ Libya โ e-Visa
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ผ Botswana โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo โ Visa-free
- ๐ช๐ท Eritrea โ Visa-free
- ๐ธ๐ฟ Eswatini โ Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
๐ฉ๐ฟ Algerian passport holders visiting Kenya: Algerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
All destinations for Kenya passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Algeria โ
Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Algeria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Algeria before travelling.
Does an Algerian need a visa for Kenya?
Algerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.