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Algeria

Overview of Algeria

Algeria
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Africa's largest country is a must for intrepid travellers, its snow-flecked mountains and rugged coastline promising romance and adventure. Urbane, captivating cities such as Algiers and Constantine add to its splendour, as do some of the finest Roman sites in the world.

The capital, Algiers, reveals its turbulent history through French-built boulevards, socialist-era monuments and elegant apartments that weave a textured tale of destruction and rebirth. By contrast, laid-back Tlemcen is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, and provides a change of pace. It's a wonderful destination for leather shopping. Hikers can explore the lunar landscapes of the northwestern mountain ranges, while Djemila and other beautifully preserved Roman towns offer a glimpse into the area's past. Further south, the Saharan region extends over a sea of sand to mountains that are as beautiful as they are unyielding. Their caverns contain rock paintings that date back more than 10,000 years.

Unlike neighbouring Morocco, Algeria has yet to become an established tourist destination. However, given its natural beauty, history and rich culture, that may soon change. The country has also made a real effort to improve its general safety, though travel to the more remote areas and wider Sahel region is still considered extremely dangerous with regards to terrorists.

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Key Facts

Language:
Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. The most widely spoken foreign language is French, followed by English.
Passport/Visa:

Passports must be valid for at least six months after intended stay. Visas are required for all visitors except when in transit and spending less than 24 hours without leaving the airport. A transit visa for up to 48 hours can be obtained from airport authorities. Visitors may be required to produce return or onward tickets, other documents for next destination, and proof of sufficient funds. Those arriving from yellow fever risk countries must carry proof of vaccination.

Currency:

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes. Algeria has a cash-based economy and, although ATMs are available in the bigger cities and more popular hotels, most won't accept international cards. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and the larger hotels.

Electricity:
Electrical current in Algeria is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin and Schuko plugs are standard.

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Climate in Algeria

Algeria holds all the hallmarks of a Mediterranean climate, as it's warm but wet in the winter along the coast, and extremely cold on the higher plateau. Summers are dry along the coast and downright arid as visitors progress inland. The hot sirocco wind can make for an unpleasant summer.

Health Notes when travelling to Algeria

Proof of vaccination is required if travellers are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country where yellow fever occurs. Caution should be taken by those with respiratory diseases, as they may be exposed to dust and sandstorms. Tap water isn't considered safe, so bottled water is recommended; keeping hydrated is necessary as there is a threat of heat stroke. Healthcare services are not up to the standards many expats are used to but private hospitals and clinics in Algiers or Oran are adequate. Travel insurance is recommended for evacuation or treatment in nearby countries.

Safety Notes when travelling to Algeria

Most visits to Algeria are trouble-free, though incidents of robbery and thefts do occur in certain areas of larger cities. Travel to the southern part of Algeria is advised against by most Western governments, particularly to places such as Tamanrasset, Tindouf, Boumerdès, Bouira and Tizi Ouzou. Long trips and overland travel should be avoided as terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks and kidnappings. Crowds and protests should also be avoided.

Customs in Algeria

Greetings and hospitality are important to Algerians. Male tourists should shake hands with Algerian men, but wait for women to offer a handshake. Female tourists should use their own judgement as to whether a handshake or a polite hello is the right greeting.

As Algeria is a predominantly Islamic country, visitors should avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the month of Ramadan. For the same reason, drinking alcohol is generally frowned upon.

Women are expected to dress conservatively. Homosexual activity is illegal and punishable by imprisonment. Photographing of police or military personnel or facilities is strictly prohibited.

Duty Free in Algeria

Travellers over the age of 17 do not pay duty on 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. The same applies for 250ml of eau de toilette, 50ml of perfume in opened bottles and one litre of alcoholic beverages per person. Narcotics and gold are prohibited.

Doing Business in Algeria

Pleasantries are considered essential to business dealings in Algeria, so it's important not to release a handshake too hastily and to ask after health and family. Closeness is an expression of warmth and familiarity to Algerians. Business cards are used but some effort should be made to have them translated to Arabic and French.

Communication in Algeria

The international access code for Algeria is +213. WiFi is available at hotels and restaurants; travellers can purchase local prepaid SIM cards for unlocked phones.

Tipping in Algeria

A 10 percent tip is expected but may be factored into the price at more upmarket venues.

Passport/Visa Note

Passports must be valid for at least six months after intended stay. Visas are required for all visitors except when in transit and spending less than 24 hours without leaving the airport. A transit visa for up to 48 hours can be obtained from airport authorities. Visitors may be required to produce return or onward tickets, other documents for next destination, and proof of sufficient funds. Those arriving from yellow fever risk countries must carry proof of vaccination.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for Americans:

US nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for Canadians:

Canadian nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for UK nationals:

UK nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for Australians:

Australian nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals:

Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders:

New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Entry requirements for South Africans:

South African nationals require a passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date. Visa required.

Tourist Offices

National Tourist Office, Algiers: +213 21 43 8060

Algeria Embassies

In the United States:

Algerian Embassy, Washington: +1 202 265 2800

In Canada:

Algerian Embassy, Ottawa: +1 613 789 8505

In the United Kingdom:

Algerian Embassy, London (also responsible for Ireland): +44 20 7299 7077

In Australia:

Algerian Embassy, Canberra (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 2 6286 7355

In South Africa:

Algerian Embassy, Pretoria: +27 12 342 5074

Foreign Embassies in Algeria

American Embassy

United States Embassy, Algiers: +213 770 082 000

Canadian Embassy

Canadian Embassy, Algiers: +213 770 08 30 00

British Embassy

United Kingdom Embassy, Algiers: + 213 770 085 000

Australian Embassy

Australian Embassy, Paris, France (also responsible for Algeria): +33 1 4059 3300

Irish Embassy

Embassy of Ireland, Berne, Switzerland (also responsible for Algeria): +41 31 350 0380

New Zealand Embassy

New Zealand Embassy, Cairo, Egypt (also responsible for Algeria): +20 2 246 16000

South African Embassy

South African Embassy, Algiers: +213 21 484 418

Travel Advisories

Health Information for Travelers to Algeria

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Vaccines and Medicines

Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor (ideally, 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need.

 

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel.

Routine vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.

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Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

CDC recommends this vaccine because you can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Algeria, regardless of where you are eating or staying.

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Typhoid

You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Algeria. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater.

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Some travelers

Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.

Malaria

Although the risk of malaria is low in Algeria, you should avoid mosquito bites to prevent malaria. Some travelers to certain areas who are at higher risk for complications from malaria (such as pregnant women) may need to take extra precautions, like antimalarial medicine. Talk to your doctor about how you can prevent malaria while traveling. For more information on malaria in Algeria, see malaria in Algeria.

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Hepatitis B

You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so CDC recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

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Rabies

Rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and other mammals in Algeria, so CDC recommends this vaccine for the following groups:

  • Travelers involved in outdoor and other activities (such as camping, hiking, biking, adventure travel, and caving) that put them at risk for animal bites.
  • People who will be working with or around animals (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and researchers).
  • People who are taking long trips or moving to Algeria
  • Children, because they tend to play with animals, might not report bites, and are more likely to have animal bites on their head and neck.
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Yellow Fever

There is no risk of yellow fever in Algeria. The government of Algeria requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, check this list to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine: Countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission.

For more information on recommendations and requirements, see yellow fever recommendations and requirements for Algeria. Your doctor can help you decide if this vaccine is right for you based on your travel plans.

All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel.

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Routine vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

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Hepatitis A

CDC recommends this vaccine because you can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Algeria, regardless of where you are eating or staying.

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Typhoid

You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Algeria. CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater.

Some travelers

Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.

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Malaria

Although the risk of malaria is low in Algeria, you should avoid mosquito bites to prevent malaria. Some travelers to certain areas who are at higher risk for complications from malaria (such as pregnant women) may need to take extra precautions, like antimalarial medicine. Talk to your doctor about how you can prevent malaria while traveling. For more information on malaria in Algeria, see malaria in Algeria.

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Hepatitis B

You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so CDC recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

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Rabies

Rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and other mammals in Algeria, so CDC recommends this vaccine for the following groups:

  • Travelers involved in outdoor and other activities (such as camping, hiking, biking, adventure travel, and caving) that put them at risk for animal bites.
  • People who will be working with or around animals (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and researchers).
  • People who are taking long trips or moving to Algeria
  • Children, because they tend to play with animals, might not report bites, and are more likely to have animal bites on their head and neck.
Yellow Fever

There is no risk of yellow fever in Algeria. The government of Algeria requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, check this list to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine: Countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission.

For more information on recommendations and requirements, see yellow fever recommendations and requirements for Algeria. Your doctor can help you decide if this vaccine is right for you based on your travel plans.

Key
  • Get vaccinated
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Eat and drink safely
  • Prevent bug bites
  • Keep away from animals
  • Reduce your exposure to germs
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

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Stay Healthy and Safe

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Algeria, so your behaviors are important.

 

Eat and drink safely

Unclean food and water can cause travelers' diarrhea and other diseases. Reduce your risk by sticking to safe food and water habits.

Eat
  • Food that is cooked and served hot
  • Hard-cooked eggs
  • Fruits and vegetables you have washed in clean water or peeled yourself
  • Pasteurized dairy products
Don't Eat
  • Food served at room temperature
  • Food from street vendors
  • Raw or soft-cooked (runny) eggs
  • Raw or undercooked (rare) meat or fish
  • Unwashed or unpeeled raw fruits and vegetables
  • Unpasteurized dairy products
  • ”Bushmeat” (monkeys, bats, or other wild game)
Drink
  • Bottled water that is sealed
  • Water that has been disinfected
  • Ice made with bottled or disinfected water
  • Carbonated drinks
  • Hot coffee or tea
  • Pasteurized milk
Don’t Drink
  • Tap or well water
  • Ice made with tap or well water
  • Drinks made with tap or well water (such as reconstituted juice)
  • Unpasteurized milk
Take Medicine

Talk with your doctor about taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs with you on your trip in case you get sick.

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Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Algeria. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?
  • Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
  • Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
  • Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
  • Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
  • Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.
What type of insect repellent should I use?
  • FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
  • FOR PROTECTION AGAINST MOSQUITOES ONLY: Products with one of the following active ingredients can also help prevent mosquito bites. Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer protection.
    • DEET
    • Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
    • Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD
    • IR3535
  • Always use insect repellent as directed.
What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?
  • Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
  • Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.
What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs.

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites.

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Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Algeria include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

  • Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
  • Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
  • Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
  • Heat-related illness, such as heat stroke, can be deadly. Eat and drink regularly, wear loose and lightweight clothing, and limit physical activity during high temperatures.
    • If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
  • Protect yourself from UV radiation: use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
  • Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
  • Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.
Stay safe around water
  • Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
  • Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
  • Do not dive into shallow water.
  • Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
  • Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
  • To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that can be spread in fresh water, is found in Algeria. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers.

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Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

  • Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
  • Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
  • Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
  • Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
  • If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

  • Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
  • Go to a doctor right away.
  • Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

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Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

  • Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
  • If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
  • Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.
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Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

  • Use latex condoms correctly.
  • Do not inject drugs.
  • Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
  • Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
  • If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.
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Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

  • Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
  • Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
  • Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
  • Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Algeria’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
  • Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website (www.jointcommissioninternational.org).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

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Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Walking

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

  • Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
  • Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
  • Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.
Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

  • Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
  • Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
  • Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
  • Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
  • Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
  • Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

  • Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
  • Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
  • Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

  • Wear a seatbelt at all times.
  • Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
  • When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
  • Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of Algeria may be poor.
  • Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
  • Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
  • If you choose to drive a vehicle in Algeria, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
  • Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
  • Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
Flying
  • Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
  • If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
  • Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.
Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

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Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave
  • Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
  • Monitor travel warnings and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
  • Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
  • Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.
While at your destination(s)
  • Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate.
  • Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
  • Follow all local laws and social customs.
  • Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
  • Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
  • If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.
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Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Algeria for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

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Travel Health Notices

There are no notices currently in effect for Algeria.

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After Your Trip

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic. Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel.

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Map Disclaimer - The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement are generally marked.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Algeria Dinar (DZD), which is divided into 100 centimes. Algeria has a cash-based economy and, although ATMs are available in the bigger cities and more popular hotels, most won't accept international cards. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and the larger hotels.

Exchange rate for 1 DZD - Algerian Dinar
0.00 BMD
Bermudan Dollar
0.01 EUR
Euro
0.01 USD
U.S. Dollar
0.01 GBP
U.K. Pound Sterling
1.02 JPY
Japanese Yen
0.01 CAD
Canadian Dollar
0.01 CHF
Swiss Franc
0.01 AUD
Australian Dollar
0.26 UAH
Ukrainian Hryvnia
3.39 KZT
Kazakhstani Tenge
10.73 LBP
Lebanese Pound
0.04 LYD
Libyan Dinar
0.05 BOB
Bolivian Boliviano
0.90 NPR
Nepalese Rupee
0.00 OMR
Omani Rial
0.03 QAR
Qatari Rial
0.01 SGD
Singapore Dollar
0.08 SEK
Swedish Krona
0.05 TTD
Trinidad Tobago Dollar
0.00 VEF
Venezuelan Bolivar
0.38 DOP
Dominican Peso
0.05 HRK
Croatian Kuna
0.14 MXN
Mexican Peso
4.67 XOF
West African CFA Franc
0.03 PGK
Papua New Guinean kina
0.01 BSD
Bahamian Dollar
0.02 FJD
Fiji Dollar
0.18 HNL
Honduran Lempira
14.93 MMK
Myanma Kyat
0.09 BWP
Botswana Pula
0.03 PEN
Peruvian Nuevo Sol
6.56 CLP
Chilean Peso
2.88 AMD
Armenia Dram
0.17 CZK
Czech Koruna
0.14 MDL
Moldova Lei
0.99 ISK
Icelandic Krona
77.78 UZS
Uzbekistan Sum
0.02 ILS
Israeli New Sheqel
0.01 JOD
Jordanian Dinar
0.00 KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar
0.29 UYU
Uruguayan Peso
0.32 MUR
Mauritian Rupee
0.26 NIO
Nicaraguan Córdoba
0.07 NOK
Norwegian Krone
0.03 PLN
Polish Zloty
0.03 SAR
Saudi Riyal
2.59 LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee
0.26 THB
Thai Baht
0.03 AED
U.A.E Dirham
0.04 BRL
Brazilian Real
0.04 RON
Romanian New Leu
0.06 HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
4.68 XAF
Central African CFA Franc
167.48 VND
Vietnamese Dong
1.02 ARS
Argentine Peso
0.02 XCD
East Caribbean Dollar
0.06 GTQ
Guatemalan Quetzal
0.08 MAD
Moroccan Dirham
0.00 BHD
Bahrain Dinar
0.01 PAB
Panamanian Balboa
0.01 AZN
Azerbaijan Manat
31.43 COP
Colombian Peso
0.57 KGS
Kyrgyzstan Som
2.90 HUF
Hungarian Forint
0.07 TJS
Tajikistan Ruble
105.74 IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
0.14 EGP
Egyptian Pound
9.95 KRW
South Korean Won
49.60 PYG
Paraguayan Guaraní
0.03 MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
4.50 CRC
Costa Rican Colón
0.01 NZD
New Zealand Dollar
1.59 PKR
Pakistani Rupee
0.43 RUB
Russian Rouble
0.12 ZAR
South African Rand
0.02 TND
Tunisian Dinar
0.01 BBD
Barbadian Dollar
0.01 BGN
Bulgarian Lev
0.13 TRY
Turkish Lira
0.41 PHP
Philippine Peso
0.22 TWD
New Taiwan Dollar
3.05 NGN
Nigerian Naira
0.85 XPF
CFP Franc
0.07 GHS
Ghanaian Cedi
1.08 JMD
Jamaican Dollar
0.01 ANG
Neth. Antillean Guilder
0.01 BND
Brunei Dollar
0.84 RSD
Serbian Dinar
0.05 CNY
Chinese Yuan
0.05 DKK
Danish Krone
0.02 TMT
New Turkmenistan Manat
0.57 INR
Indian Rupee
       
Exchange Rate for
U.S. Dollar to Algerian Dinar

1 USD = 140.53 DZD

Exchange Rate for
Euro to Algerian Dinar

1 EUR = 140.42 DZD

Exchange Rate for
Canadian Dollar to Algerian Dinar

1 CAD = 106.51 DZD

Exchange Rate for
U.K. Pound Sterling to Algerian Dinar

1 GBP = 161.51 DZD

Exchange Rate for
Australian Dollar to Algerian Dinar

1 AUD = 94.49 DZD

Exchange Rate for
New Zealand Dollar to Algerian Dinar

1 NZD = 84.12 DZD

Exchange Rate for
South African Rand to Algerian Dinar

1 ZAR = 8.01 DZD

Algiers Airport (ALG)
Houari Boumedienne Airport
http://www.algiers-airport.com

Location: Algiers The airport is located 11 miles (18km) southeast of Algiers.

map of Algiers Airport

Time: GMT +1

Contacts: +213 21 506 000

Transfer between terminals: The terminals are linked by a free shuttle bus.

Getting to the city: A bus run by ETUSA operates between the city and airport roughly every 30 minutes.

Car rental: Car hire companies include Hertz and Rapide.

Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport; a ride into Algiers could take up to 50 minutes in heavy traffic.

Facilities: Airport facilities include ATMs, currency exchange, information points, duty-free shopping, and restaurants.

Parking: Long- and short-term parking is available.

Overview of the Attractions in Algeria

Public Holidays in Algeria

  2020 2021
Mawlid (Birth of the Prophet) Tue. October 29 Sat. October 19
New Year's Day Mon. January 1 Mon. January 1
International Labour Day Wed. May 1 Wed. May 1
Independence Day Fri. July 5 Fri. July 5
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Fri. May 24 to Sat. May 25 Mon. May 13 to Tue. May 14
Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Wed. July 31 to Thu. August 1 Sat. July 20 to Sun. July 21
Ashura Thu. August 29 Mon. August 19
Anniversary of the Revolution Fri. November 1 Fri. November 1
Islamic New Year Tue. August 20 Sat. August 10

News about Algeria

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King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch: soldiers from other countries, adventurers, and criminals. Forced to work together
Travel Research Online
Friday March 10, 2023
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National Geographic
Tuesday October 11, 2022
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831
Travel Research Online
Thursday March 10, 2022
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch: soldiers from other countries, adventurers, and criminals. Forced to work together, the troops from different lands were bound by a strong esprit d'corp and hard training. Algeria became the Legionnaires' home. Since their formation, Legionnaires have
Travel Research Online
Wednesday March 10, 2021
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch: soldiers from other countries, adventurers, and criminals. Forced to work
Travel Research Online
Tuesday March 10, 2020
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No city divides the French like Marseille. For every admirer cooing about the sun-warmed sea, craggy coastlines, fish-rich bouillabaisse and the Mediterranean melting pot (thanks to 20th-century immigration from Greece, Spain, Italy, Corsica, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria), someone else is grousing about corruption, dirty streets and eroding Frenchness. And
New York Times
Thursday April 11, 2019
March 10th- Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch