Algeria Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-07-13 16:19:02

Algeria is located in Northern Africa. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Algeria is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Algeria Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 04.05.2022
1. Passengers must have:
- a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test certificate must be in Arabic, English or French; or
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 9 months before arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
2. Passengers must complete a health form found at https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/travel-requirements/algeria-medical-form.pdf . The form must be presented upon arrival.


Travel Advisory By USA

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping.

Do not travel to:

  • Areas near the eastern and southern borders due to terrorism and kidnapping.
  • Areas in the Sahara Desert due to terrorism and kidnapping.

Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Algeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and have recently targeted the Algerian security forces. Most attacks take place in rural areas, but attacks are possible in urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Algiers province due to Algerian government restrictions on travel by U.S. government employees.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Algeria.

If you decide to travel to Algeria:

  • Inform local police when visiting locations outside of major cities.
  • Travel by air if possible; remain on major highways if you must travel by road.
  • Travel with reputable travel agents who know the area.
  • Avoid staying overnight outside of the main cities and tourist locations.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Algeria.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Eastern and southern borders — Level 4: Do Not Travel
Avoid travel to rural areas within 50 km (31 miles) of the border with Tunisia and within 250 km (155 miles) of the borders with Libya, Niger, Mali, and Mauritania due to terrorist and criminal activities, including kidnapping.

Visit our website for High-Risk Travelers.

Overland travel to the Sahara Desert — Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel overland in the Sahara Desert due to terrorist and criminal activity, including kidnapping.

Visit our website for High-Risk Travelers.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Algeria

Visa required

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Admission refused

  • Israel

Visa not required

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Visa Requirements for Algeria Citizens

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