Algeria visa requirements for Libyans

Travel and visa requirements

Algerian Visa is not required for Libyans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Libyans intending to visit Algeria are not required to apply for a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
  • Visitors’ passports must have a minimum of six months of validity remaining upon entry into Algeria.
  • The passports must have least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • They must have enough money for their stay or proof of sufficient funds in the form of a recent bank statement or Traveller’s cheque.
  • Visitors are required to possess  onward or return tickets.
  • They are also required to provide proof of accommodation or hotel receipts to be presented at the port of  entry.
  • All other pet animals are allowed to enter but cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued at their home country. 
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Libyans are expected to declare at Customs if entering the country with more than 3000 Algerian dinar or foreign currency that exceeds 1000 euros or its equivalent.
  • Algerian dinars cannot be taken out of the country.
  • The estimated flight time from Libya  to Algeria is 2 hours, 17 minutes.
  • Algeria adopts the Central European Standard Time (GMT+1) which means that Algeria is 1 hour behind Libya.
  • Arabic and Berber are the official languages widely spoken by the inhabitants of Algeria.
  • About 90 percent of the Algerian population practice the Islam, only a few inhabitants practice Christianity and indigenous religions.
  • Visitors are warned to always carry their passports or a copy of it while touring the country or they may be taken in for questioning by law enforcement officials.
  • Attempts to convert someone to a faith other than Islam are prohibited in Algeria.
  • Algeria is considered to be the second-largest African country, second to Sudan and has the highest cost of living in North Africa.
  • In Algeria, the power plugs and sockets are of types C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Globally, the biggest sand dunes are found in Algeria.
  • Algeria has a mild climate in the north and a dry, hot one in the Saharan south. 
  • Algerian dates are known to be some of the best on earth and visitors are traditionally greeted by being offered dates and milk.
  • In a small gathering in Algeria, it is polite to greet each person individually, beginning with the elders. 
  • Handshakes are common but using your fingers to point at objects or people is considered rude. 
  • Masourah Fortress, the historical city of Tlemcen, Grand Mosque and Almohad ramparts and are also some of the tourist sites to visit in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official currency of Algeria?

The official currency of Algeria is the Algerian Dinar and it is abbreviated as DZD.

What is Algeria famous for?

Algeria is famous for quite a number of things. However, the country is most famous for its size and sand dunes. Algeria is the second-largest country in Africa and the biggest sand dunes are located in the country.

What religion is practiced in Algeria?

The Algerian constitution declares Islam to be the State's religion. About 99% of the country's population adhere to Islam.