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Algeria

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Visa required

Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, except for those not subject to this formality, foreigners wishing to travel to Algeria must first obtain a visa from diplomatic and consular posts. Algeria's embassy in Brussels says groups of tourists on trips organised through approved travel agencies to the great South can be issued a visa on arrival.

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Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a passport 'valid for at least of six months' among the visa application documents. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Visa required

  2. Notes

    Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that, except for those not subject to this formality, foreigners wishing to travel to Algeria must first obtain a visa from diplomatic and consular posts. Algeria's embassy in Brussels says groups of tourists on trips organised through approved travel agencies to the great South can be issued a visa on arrival.

  3. Passport validity

    Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a passport 'valid for at least of six months' among the visa application documents. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.

  4. Proof of funds

    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement for tourists or a fixed amount. Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for proof of resources with cultural and transit visa applications.

  5. Travel insurance

    Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a travel insurance and repatriation assistance certificate among the documents to accompany a visa application.

  6. Vaccinations

    WHO lists Algeria as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.

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Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.