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Still current at: 27 November 2009
Updated: 24 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removal of advice relating to street demonstrations ahead of world cup clash). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visa

British nationals intending to visit Algeria must ensure they obtain a visa before travelling from the Algerian Consulate in London.
 

Passport validity

The Algerian Consulate will not accept a passport with less than three months validity remaining.

Currency declaration

Algeria has strict foreign exchange laws and the Dinar cannot be exported. (see General (Money) section below).
 

Travelling with children

British women who are the wives or partners of Algerian citizens should be aware that any children they have together will be regarded as Algerian citizens if the father's name is on the birth certificate. If such children are brought to Algeria and are under 18, they will only be able to leave again if the father signs an "Autorisation Paternelle". For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Algerian Consulate in London.

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Contacts

Algeria, Algiers, British Embassy

Address:

Ambassade Britannique,
3 Chemin Capitaine Hocine Slimane (ex Chemin des Glycines),
Hydra,
Algiers

Telephone:

+213 (0) 770 085 000

Fax:

+213 (0) 770 085 099

Office hours:

Sun-Thur: 0700-1430 GMT
Sun-Thur: 0800-1530 Local Time

Website: http://ukinalgeria.fco.gov.uk/en/

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