Do Algeria citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Algeria passport holders can currently enter 50 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 55 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Saudi Arabia admits 74 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
Documents required for the Saudi Arabia e-Visa
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card for the government fee
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa processing time
3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa cost
We have not verified the official government fee for Algeria citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.
With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to apply for the Saudi Arabia e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Saudi Arabia visa platform).
Entry tips for Saudi Arabia
- The tourist eVisa (for eligible nationalities) is multiple-entry for 1 year with up to 90 days per visit; the fee, including mandatory medical insurance, is shown at payment.
- Local currency is Saudi riyal (SAR) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Asia |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Languages | Arabic |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Saudi eVisa — official tourist visa site | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Saudi Arabia visa platform | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Saudi Arabia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.