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Algeria entry requirements

What you need to enter Algeria: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.

Last checked 27 October 2026North Africa

Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.

Visa rules by passport

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Most EU passports: Apply at an Algerian consulate. Tourists on organised tours to some southern cities can get a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.

Detailed guide for your passport

Health and vaccines

Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.

Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.

Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.

Practical details

Capital
Algiers
Currency
Algerian dinar (DZD)
Languages
Arabic, Tamazight, French
Plug types
C, F
Best time
October to April
Main airports
Algiers (ALG), Oran (ORN)

Highlights of Algeria

  • Casbah of Algiers
  • Tassili n'Ajjer rock art
  • Roman ruins of Timgad

Frequently asked questions

Do EU citizens need a visa for Algeria?

Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (embassy visa).

Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Algeria?

A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.

Is there malaria in Algeria?

There is little or no malaria risk.

What is the best time to visit Algeria?

October to April is generally the best time to visit.

What currency is used in Algeria?

The currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.

Sources

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

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