Entry and transit is refused to holders of Israeli passports.

It is no longer compulsory to import a specific amount of currency for each day of the intended stay. However, all foreign currency imported must be declared and receipts retained for inspection.

Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Libya, Maldives, Mali, Malaysia, Mauritania, Seychelles, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen for stays of up to three months;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding sufficient funds, onward and return documentation and not leaving the airport. If transit exceeds 24 hours, a transit permit for up to 48 hours has to be obtained from airport authorities.
Note: Children under 15 years of age travelling on their parents’ passports do not need a visa, although a letter of authorisation is required from the parents or guardian.

Tourist, Business and Transit. The cost varies according to nationality. For British passport holders, the costs are: Single-entry: £28 (US$39); Multiple-entry: £35 (US$39; 90 days). Contact the Consulate (or consular section at Embassy) for details; see Passport/Visa Information.

Tourist: approximately 30 days. Transit: maximum 48 hours. Business: up to 90 days.

Consulate (see Passport/Visa Information).

(a) Two completed application forms. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport valid for six months. (d) Fee. (e) Letter from current UK employer (and photocopy). (f) Pre-paid special delivery envelope for postal applications.
Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from an Algerian national or a hotel booking (accommodation certificate), duly certified by the relevant authorities. Itinerary details will also have to be provided if visiting southern Algeria.
Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from the sponsoring company.

Apply to the authorities in Algeria.

Dependent upon nationality, but three (minimum) for British nationals, 10 for postal applications and at peak times.

Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in the UK
54 Holland Park, London W11 3RS, UK
Tel: (020) 7221 7800.
Website: www.consalglond.u-net.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Algerian Consulate in the UK
6 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5EW, UK
Tel: (020) 7589 6885.
Website: www.consalglond.u-net.com
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 0900-1600; Tues-Fri 0930-1200 (visa applications); 1600-1630 (visa collection).

Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in the USA
2118 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 265 2800.
Website: www.algeria-us.org