Foreign travel advice

Algeria

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Algeria.

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트˜British citizen바카라 사이트™ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트™s understanding of Algeria바카라 사이트™s current rules for the most common types of travel.Ìý

The authorities in Algeria set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트™re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

Passport validity requirements  

To enter Algeria, your passport must have an 바카라 사이트˜expiry date바카라 사이트™ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.Ìý

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.ÌýÌý

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.Ìý

If your passport is lost or stolen in Algeria 

If your passport is lost or stolen during your stay, the Algerian authorities will ask for a police report when you leave the country.Ìý

Visa requirements 

You must have a visa to visit Algeria.Ìý

Check your visa details, including validity dates, before you travel. If you overstay, it is likely Algerian immigration police will detain you at the airport on departure. You may face criminal prosecution and up to 3 months in prison.Ìý

If you want to extend your stay in Algeria, apply at the town hall (바카라 사이트˜la wilaya바카라 사이트™) nearest to you.Ìý

Applying for a visa 

Before you travel, apply for a visa through the .ÌýÌý

You may be able to get a tourist visa on arrival at some airports in Algeria if the majority of your travel is in the south of the country. You should have a confirmed reservation with an approved local travel agency. Contact the for more information and for details of approved travel agencies.Ìý

Vaccine requirements 

To enter Algeria, you must have a certificate to prove you바카라 사이트™ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you바카라 사이트™re coming from a .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .Ìý

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.Ìý

You can get a prison sentence for smuggling antiquities in Algeria. If you buy souvenirs, get proof of authenticity for anything that looks old or antique. Otherwise, the Algerian authorities may detain you on departure at the airport and confiscate the souvenirs.Ìý

Travelling with children 

In Algeria, a child is:  

  • someone under the age of 19 years and one day  

  • considered to be an Algerian citizen if one of their parents is Algerian

If an Algerian citizen or a British-Algerian dual national child travels with one parent, the parent (whether mother or father) must prove their parental link through a 바카라 사이트˜Livret de famille바카라 사이트™ (original or certified copy).ÌýÌý

Algerian children travelling alone must have a letter (바카라 사이트˜Autorisation Parentale바카라 사이트™) from their parent or legal guardian giving them permission to leave the country. Children not from Algeria travelling alone need to show proof of permanent residence in the country they are travelling to.Ìý

For further information, check the website of the or contact the .Ìý