๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria visa requirements for Cape Verdian citizens
Yes โ Cape Verdian citizens need a visa to enter Algeria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Cape Verde passport holders
Cape Verdian 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 Cape Verdian passport ranks #135 worldwide, opening 65 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Algeria is not among them โ it is one of the 97 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Algerian citizens can enter Cape Verde visa on arrival.
Across Northern Africa as a whole, 2 of 6 destinations are open to Cape Verdian 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 Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Yes โ Cape Verdian 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 Cape Verdian 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 Cape Verdian passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ด Angola โ visa-free ยท 30 days
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ง๐ผ Botswana โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ซ Burkina Faso โ visa-free
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ visa on arrival
- ๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon โ e-visa
- ๐จ๐ซ Central African Republic โ visa required
- ๐น๐ฉ Chad โ visa required
- ๐ฐ๐ฒ Comoros โ visa on arrival
Popular destinations for Cape Verdian travelers
Going the other way? Cape Verde visa requirements for Algerian citizens โ
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.