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Practical info for Algeria
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/202617
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 21/06/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/20261548
- Medical emergenciesaccording to the French embassy, 21/06/202616
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/20261021
- Fire brigadeaccording to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 21/06/202614
- Fire brigadeaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/20261021
- Gendarmerieaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/20261055
Source: GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy AlgiersEmbassy
- Address
- 3 Chemin Capitaine Hocine Slimane (ex Chemin des Glycines)., Algiers, Algeria
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/algeria/british-embassy-algeria
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 25/09/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria’s borders with:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 30km of the rest of Algeria’s border with Tunisia.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for DZD.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Algeria for up to 3 months after you first arrive. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well. The Algerian authorities may ask to see an IDP.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Mobilis (Sirocco, Airalo); Ooredoo (Sirocco, Airalo); Djezzy (Sirocco); Orascom / DJEZZY (Sirocco); Oreedo/Wataniya / Nedjma (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Algeria
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Algeria?
Police: 17 (according to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/2026) ; Police: 1548 (according to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 21/06/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 16 (according to the French embassy, 21/06/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 1021 (according to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/2026) ; Fire brigade: 14 (according to GOV.UK, 25/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 21/06/2026) ; Fire brigade: 1021 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/2026) ; Gendarmerie: 1055 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 07/10/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Algeria?
British Embassy Algiers, 3 Chemin Capitaine Hocine Slimane (ex Chemin des Glycines)., Algiers, Algeria. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Algeria?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 25/09/2026.
What is the travel advice for Algeria?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria’s borders with: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 30km of the rest of Algeria’s border with Tunisia. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
What currency is used in Algeria?
Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for DZD.
What is the time difference in Algeria?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Algeria?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Algeria for up to 3 months after you first arrive. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well. The Algerian authorities may ask to see an IDP.”
Which mobile networks operate in Algeria?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Mobilis (Sirocco, Airalo); Ooredoo (Sirocco, Airalo); Djezzy (Sirocco); Orascom / DJEZZY (Sirocco); Oreedo/Wataniya / Nedjma (Sirocco).