Vatican CityAlgeria: Visa required

Vatican CityAlgeria

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Algeria?

Visa required

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

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

Source: mfa.gov.dz (checked August 6, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Algeria1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Visa-free alternatives near Algeria

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Algeria?

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

What currency is used in Algeria?

Algerian dinar (DZD).

What is the emergency number in Algeria?

1055 / 14 / 1548 / 17.

What time zone is Algeria in?

Algiers (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Algiers?

Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Algeria without a visa?

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

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

Tunisia, Andorra, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Malta.

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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About Algeria

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Spanning over 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), it is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. 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. With a population of over 47 million, Algeria is the tenth-most populous country in Africa. Its capital and largest city is Algiers.

CapitalAlgiers

RegionNorthern Africa

Population47.4M

Area2,381,741 km²

CurrencyAlgerian dinar (1 USD ≈ 134.57 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	7.1°C	39mm	260h
February	18.9°C	8.9°C	3mm	288h
March	19.1°C	10.6°C	53mm	289h
April	20.2°C	12.7°C	61mm	282h
May	24.8°C	15.5°C	20mm	375h
June	27.3°C	17.8°C	5mm	402h
July	30.3°C	20.7°C	0mm	415h
August	31.6°C	21.9°C	12mm	376h
September	27.9°C	19.2°C	53mm	329h
October	24.1°C	14.5°C	29mm	313h
November	21.6°C	13°C	44mm	233h
December	16.8°C	9.2°C	100mm	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
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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

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