๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Yes โ Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Algeria, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Kenya passport holders
Kenyan 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 Kenyan passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (39 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Algeria is not among them โ it is one of the 95 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Algerian citizens can enter Kenya eta required.
Across Northern Africa as a whole, 1 of 6 destinations are open to Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Yes โ Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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 Kenyan passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ด Angola โ visa required
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ง๐ผ Botswana โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ง๐ซ Burkina Faso โ visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon โ e-visa
- ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde โ visa on arrival
- ๐จ๐ซ Central African Republic โ visa required
- ๐น๐ฉ Chad โ visa required
Popular destinations for Kenyan travelers
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.