Algeria visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Algerian Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malians intending to visit Algeria are not required to apply for a visa for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Visitors’ passports must have a minimum of six months of validity remaining upon entry into Algeria.
  • Travellers 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 purchase onward or return tickets to visit Algeria.
  • 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. 
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • At least one blank page of passports is required for entry stamps.
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Algeria entry permits.
  • Travellers must declare at Customs if entering the country with more than 3000 Algerian dinar or foreign currency that exceeds 1000 euros or its equivalent and Algerian dinars cannot be taken out of the country.
  • A copy of confirmed accommodation reservation(s) or hotel receipts must be presented at the port of entry.
  • Travellers visiting Algeria as tourists must provide an invitation from an authorized tourist company or relative in Algeria.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Algeria is 3 hours, 3 minutes.
  • Algeria adopts the Central European Standard Time which means that Algeria is 1 hour ahead of Mali.
  • Arabic and Berber are the official languages widely spoken by the inhabitants of Algeria.
  • About 90 percent of the Algerian population practice the Islam religion, 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.
  • Activities such as proselytizing and encouraging conversion 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.
  • The countryside ruins at Djemila, Tipaza and Timgad are some of the most fascinating attractions to view in Algeria.
  • The historical city of Tlemcen, Grand Mosque, Almohad ramparts and Masourah Fortress are also some of the tourist destinations to visit in the country.
  • Globally, the biggest ergs (sand dunes) are located in Algeria.
  • Athletics, handball and football (soccer) are the most popular sports 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. 
  • In Algeria, never use the left hand separately especially when handing someone something, do it with the right hand or both hands.
  • In Algeria, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there medical services in Algeria?

Medical facilities in Mali are very limited, and medicines are in short supply especially in the rural areas of the country.

Is Algeria a rich or poor country?

Algeria is still considered as a Third World country with developmental potentials.

What is the race of an Algerian?

    Most Algerians are genetically Berber. Berbers are an ethnic group ancestrally indigenous to North Africa and also called the Amazigh.

              What is Algeria most famous for?

              Officially known as the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, this North African country is considered the second-largest country in the entire African continent and the largest on the Mediterranean Sea. 

              Is Algeria a safe country to visit?

              Algeria is a safe country, you can travel freely especially in the big cities no one gonna hurt you. However, you are still advised to be very cautious while visiting the country.