Algeria passport holders in Netherlands
Data as of 27 Oct 2026 · Partly confirmed
Passport: Algeria. Destination: Netherlands. Rule for a typical traveller: Embassy visa, 90 days.
Typical traveller: ordinary passport, tourism, by air, no other visas or permits.
Embassy visa90 days · 90 days in 180 days
Easier ways in, when their conditions hold
Visa-freeHolders of a Schengen residence permit or long-stay (D) visa· 90 days
Rule text, quoted in its source language: Holds a valid residence permit or national long-stay (D) visa issued by a Schengen state (Art. 6(1)(b) Schengen Borders Code; Art. 21 CISA).How to apply
VFS Global application centre, Algiers, for people who live in Algeria; fill in the online form on consular.mfaservices.nl first, then book the VFS appointment yourself
Netherlands Worldwide average: 18 to 21 calendar days for a Schengen visa, counted from receipt of the documents and passport by the Consular Services Organisation; up to 45 calendar days (high volume, further consideration, extra documents), with mandatory consultation of up to 7 days for some nationalities inside that. The average exceeds the 15 calendar days of Visa Code Art. 23(1).
Sources
- Netherlands Worldwide: Waiting time after visa application
- Netherlands Worldwide: Applying for a Schengen visa in Algeria
- Netherlands Worldwide: Consular fees in Algeria (Consular fees 2026)
- Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), Article 23 (legislation.gov.uk revised text)
- European Commission: List of third countries whose nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports situated on the territory of one/some Member States (PDF created 30 Jun 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide: Can I apply for a multiple-entry visa?