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Do Algeria citizens need a visa for Estonia?

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Algeria citizens need a visa to enter Estonia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Algeria vs Estonia: passport comparison

Algeria

22

visa-free countries

Global rank: #152 · mobility 80.9

Estonia

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #26 · mobility 168.1
14

countries both Algeria and Estonia can enter visa-free together

Algeria + Estonia: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Algeria and Estonia travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
136 access differs

Where Algeria and Estonia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (14)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Algeria is visa-free (8)

Where to apply: Estonia has no mission in Algeria

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Egypt 2,873 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo
2
Ireland 2,936 km
Applications accepted in: Dublin
3
United Kingdom 3,068 km
Applications accepted in: London

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Algeria → Estonia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

31,0%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Algeria
+16,5 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-3.0 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 34.0%, now 31.0%
444,577applications filed
302,181visas issued
137,860refusals
#29strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Algeria — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Algeria → Estonia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Algeria → Estonia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Algeria passport, 3 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Algeria goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Estonia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Algeria citizens need a visa for Estonia?
Algeria citizens need a visa to enter Estonia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Algeria or Estonia?
The Estonia passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 22. Global rank: Algeria #152, Estonia #26.
Where can Algeria and Estonia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Estonia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Algeria and Estonia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Algeria passport ranking

Where else the Algeria passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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