Kenya to Algeria: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇰🇪 Kenya → 🇩🇿 Algeria
Visa Required

A visa is required. Contact the embassy for current fees and processing times.

Kenya citizens must obtain a visa before entering Algeria. Apply in advance at the Algeria embassy or consulate in Kenya. Processing times vary — allow 2–4 weeks for the Algeria embassy application. Cost of living in Algeria runs about 6% higher than in Kenya (index 34 vs 28, NYC=100).

Kenya Passport Strength

38 Visa-free
25 Visa on arrival
45 e-Visa
91 Visa required

Entry Details — Algeria

Entry type
Visa Required
A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.
Maximum stay
Stated on visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Algeria
34.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Algeria
35%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$850/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Kenya Passport

🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Free 🇧🇼BotswanaVisa Free 🇧🇫Burkina Fasoe-Visa 🇧🇮BurundiVisa Free 🇨🇲Cameroone-Visa 🇨🇻Cape VerdeVisa on Arrival 🇨🇫Central African RepublicVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Algeria is approximately 6% more expensive than Kenya (index 34 vs 28, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Algeria cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Algeria — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kenya citizens need a visa to visit Algeria?+

Kenya passport holders currently have Visa Required access to Algeria. A visa must be applied for at an embassy or consulate before departure.

How long can Kenya passport holders stay in Algeria?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Algeria embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Algeria?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Algeria?+

The cost of living index for Algeria is 34.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Algeria.

What documents are required for Kenya citizens to enter Algeria?+

A valid Kenya passport is the minimum requirement. A visa must be obtained from a consulate or embassy before travel.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.