Mauritania to Algeria: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇲🇷 Mauritania → 🇩🇿 Algeria
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Mauritania citizens can enter Algeria without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Algeria is about 8% lower than in Mauritania (index 34 vs 42, NYC=100) — making it an attractive destination for longer stays.

Mauritania Passport Strength

26 Visa-free
25 Visa on arrival
50 e-Visa
98 Visa required

Entry Details — Algeria

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
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 — Mauritania Passport

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

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Algeria is approximately 8% cheaper than Mauritania (index 34 vs 42, NYC=100). This makes it attractive for expats and digital nomads seeking value.
Algeria cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Algeria — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa to visit Algeria?+

Mauritania passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Algeria. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Mauritania passport holders stay in Algeria?+

The authorised stay for Mauritania citizens in Algeria is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

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 Mauritania citizens to enter Algeria?+

A valid Mauritania passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

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.