AlgeriaArgentina: Visa required

AlgeriaArgentina

Do Algeria passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

Yes. Algeria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance10,165 km, straight line (~12h 28m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting Algeria: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

Algeria passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Algeria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Algeria passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Yes. Algeria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

How far is Argentina from Algeria?

About 10,165 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 28m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

134 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Argentina visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Algeria passport holders visit without a visa instead of Argentina?

Ecuador, Suriname, Guyana, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Algeria

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Algiers.

CapitalAlgiers

RegionNorthern Africa

Population47.4M

Area2,381,741 km²

CurrencyAlgerian dinar (1 USD ≈ 134.44 DZD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+213

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlgiers (UTC+1)

Nearest airportHouari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 15 km

Emergency number1055 / 14 / 1548 / 17

UNESCO sites8

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,051 (2025)

Tourist arrivals591K (2020)

Climate in Algiers

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Algiers, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.1°C	7°C	39mm	260h
February	19°C	8.7°C	3mm	288h
March	19.1°C	10.4°C	53mm	289h
April	20.3°C	12.6°C	61mm	282h
May	24.8°C	15.4°C	20mm	375h
June	27.3°C	17.6°C	5mm	402h
July	30.3°C	20.6°C	0mm	415h
August	31.6°C	21.8°C	12mm	376h
September	28°C	19.1°C	53mm	329h
October	24.2°C	14.2°C	29mm	313h
November	21.6°C	12.9°C	44mm	233h
December	16.8°C	9.1°C	99mm	240h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Algeria is the largest country in Africa. Overlooked by many travellers, the country is bursting with beauty waiting to be discovered. From the bustling markets of Algiers to the pristine beaches of its Mediterranean coast, from the jaw-droppingly beautiful mountains of the north to the mesmerising deep reaches of the Sahara desert to the south, there is something for almost everyone to explore. Enjoy traditional cuisine, explore the ancient ruins, take in the breathtaking views, and then breathe in a world where few travellers tread. Algeria, and in particular Algerian hospitality, will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Casbah of Algiers
Djemila
M'zab
Q139493448
Qal'at Bani Hammad
Tassili n'Ajjer
Timgad
Tipasa

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Revolution Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

January 12, 2027Amazigh New Year

Full source list on About.

About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

Warmest January, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°C	49mm	402h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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