Destination
Algeria
Africa · Algiers
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validity6 months
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Algeria is not a country you can just show up to and get in; most visitors require a visa to visit the country and the government hasn't exactly opened up the country to the rest of the world. An Algerian visa requires reams of paperwork and often back-and-forth with consular officials. Merely obtaining one is often an accomplishment in its own right. Visa requirements Citizens of Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Seychelles, and Tunisia can enter the country without a visa for 90 days. Hong Kong passport holders are entitled to 14-day visa free arrangement. If you're not a citizen of any of the countries listed above, you are required to apply for an Algerian visa at an Algerian diplomatic mission. Obtaining an Algerian visa can be challenging, as the process often involves heaps of paperwork and high fees
…Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
Traveller safety tips
Do not travel to or in Saharan Algeria overland if you have no experience with driving in desert areas or knowledge of Algerian roads. The area is sparsely populated (which means help is limited), and you can get lost easily if you don't know what you're doing. For this reason, access the area by plane. Do not travel after nightfall; travel by plane if you can, instead of by car; travel with public transport; avoid minor roads; ask the police or gendarmes if you are unsure about your surroundings. Travel is heavily discouraged for Jews, as anti-Semitism is ubiquitous in Algeria. Do not speak about any aspects of Judaism or Israel, and if you are Jewish, don't reveal it. Political unrest Since gaining independence in 1962, Algeria has experienced a long history of political instability
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Revolution Day
November 1, 2026
Sun · in 33d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Amazigh New Year
January 12, 2027
Tue · in 105d
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Independence Day
July 5, 2027
Mon · in 279d
Revolution Day
November 1, 2027
Mon · in 398d
UNESCO sites
7UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Tassili n'Ajjer1982Mixed
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Tassili n'Ajjer is a mountain range in the Sahara desert, located in south-eastern Algeria. It holds one of the most important groupings of prehistoric cave art in the world and covers an area of more than 72,000 km2 (28,000 sq mi).
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Timgad1982Cultural
Timgad was a Roman city in the Aurès Mountains of Algeria. It was founded by the Roman Emperor Trajan around 100 AD. The full name of the city was Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi. Emperor Trajan named the city in commemoration of his mother Marcia, eldest sister Ulpia Marciana, and father Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Djémila1982Cultural
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Djémila, formerly Cuicul, is a small mountain village in Algeria, near the northern coast east of Algiers, where some of the best preserved Roman ruins in North Africa are found. It is in the region bordering the Constantinois and Petite Kabylie.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad1980Cultural
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Qal'at Bani Hammad, also known as Qal'a Bani Hammad or Qal'at of the Beni Hammad, is a fortified palatine city in Algeria. Now in ruins, in the 11th century, it served as the first capital of the Hammadid dynasty. It is in the Hodna Mountains northeast of M'Sila, at an elevation of 1,418 metres (4,652 ft), and receives abundant water from the surrounding mountains. The site is near the town of Maadid, about 225 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Algiers, in the Maghreb.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - M'Zab Valley1982Cultural
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The M'zab, or Mzab, is a natural region of the northern Sahara Desert in Ghardaïa Province, Algeria. It is located 600 km (370 mi) south of Algiers and has approximately 360,000 inhabitants.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Kasbah of Algiers1992Cultural
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The Casbah of Algiers, commonly referred to as the Casbah, corresponds to the old town or medina of Algiers, founded in 944 by the Zirids. It is a historic district that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Administratively, it is located within the municipality of Casbah, in the province of Algiers.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Tipasa1982Cultural
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Tipasa, sometimes distinguished as Tipasa in Mauretania, was a colonia in the Roman province Mauretania Caesariensis, nowadays called Tipaza, and located in coastal central Algeria. Since 1982, it has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It was declared a World Heritage Site in danger in 2002, but was removed from the danger list in 2006 following conservation efforts.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Algerians share a common culture with other North Africans and Arabs in the Gulf; therefore, much of what is considered good manners in the Arab world applies to Algeria. Honour is an important cornerstone of Algerian culture and forms the basis of all relationships in the country. Algerians believe that turning down someone's request causes them to lose honour. Be smart about what you say openly — criticising someone in public or making someone look bad in front of others can cause an Algerian to lose their honour, i.e., lose face. While it's not a crime to publicly shame someone in Algeria, Algerians are generally remarkably sensitive to strongly worded comments and won't hesitate to react with anger if you do anything that makes them feel unvalued and disrespected
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Algeria: do Uzbekistan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Uzbekistan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid 6 months. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
About the country
- Capital
- Algiers
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 42,228,429
- Area
- 2,381,740 km²
- Currency
- Dinar · DZD
- Time zone
- 16:04UTC+1
- Sockets
- CF
- Emergency
- 17police21606666ambulance14fire
- Calling code
- +213
- Languages
- Arabic
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