๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria visa requirements for Burkinabe citizens
Yes โ Burkinabe citizens need a visa to enter Algeria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkinabe citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Algeria. Applications generally go through a Algeria embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Algeria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Burkinabe passport ranks #150 worldwide, opening 56 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (30 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Algeria is not among them โ it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Algerian citizens traveling to Burkina Faso face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Northern Africa as a whole, 2 of 6 destinations are open to Burkinabe travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Algeria
- Capital
- Algiers
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Currency
- Algerian dinar (ุฏ.ุฌ)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Yes โ Burkinabe citizens need a visa to enter Algeria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Algeria?
The currency in Algeria is the Algerian dinar (ุฏ.ุฌ). The capital city is Algiers.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Burkinabe citizens traveling to Algeria. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Algeria embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Burkinabe passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ด Angola โ visa required
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ง๐ผ Botswana โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ visa on arrival
- ๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon โ e-visa
- ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde โ visa-free
- ๐จ๐ซ Central African Republic โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐น๐ฉ Chad โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ฒ Comoros โ visa on arrival
Popular destinations for Burkinabe travelers
Going the other way? Burkina Faso visa requirements for Algerian citizens โ
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.