View Alerts and Messages Archive. Travelers must declare at Customs if they are traveling with more than 3, Algerian dinar or foreign currency that exceeds 1, euros or equivalent. Learn about the U. Visit the Embassy of Algeria website for the most current visa information. Passengers arriving via a cruise ship and who will be part of an organized shore excursion do not require a visa in advance. Passengers wishing to visit certain cities of the south may qualify for a visa on arrival if this is organized by an approved travel agency.
All other travelers must obtain a visa from an Algerian embassy or consulate in advance of travel. If you have Israeli entry stamps in your passport, you may experience difficulties. Dual Nationality: The Algerian government treats dual-national Algerian-Americans who enter Algeria on an Algerian passport solely as Algerian citizens. Dual-national minor children exiting Algeria on an Algerian passport with just one parent will need to provide the Algerian family book livret de famille in order to demonstrate the relationship between the child and the accompanying parent.
The U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites. Terrorism: Terrorist groups and individuals inspired by them want to attack U. Terrorists use simpler methods of attack like knives, guns, and vehicles to target crowds. They often go after unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:.
Terrorist Activity: Algeria has long been an important counterterrorism partner to the United States. It continues its aggressive campaign to eliminate all terrorist activity. However, active terrorist threats remain in Algeria and along its borders. In , the Algeria reported nearly 53 counter-terrorism operations. These resulted in nine terrorists captured and 10 hideouts discovered and destroyed. Over the past five years, Algeria reported 24 major attacks. Almost all these terrorist attacks targeted Algerian security forces.
Almost all involved improvised explosive devices IEDs or ambush tactics as suspects actively fled through rural mountainous regions. We warn U. This is due to a high threat of terrorist attacks and kidnapping.
