Algeria Travel Risk Level

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Algeria due to terrorism and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Areas near the eastern, and southern borders, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Illiz, In Guezzsam, In Salah, Tamanrasset, the mountainous areas of the Wilaya of Tebessa, and Tindouf due to terrorism and kidnapping. Remote areas in the Sahara Desert without the support of an organized tour group due to terrorism and kidnapping . Advisory summary Terrorism remains a possible threat in Algeria. Terrorist attacks have historically targeted Algerian security forces. Attacks are possible in both rural and urban areas despite a heavy and active police presence. Kidnapping for ransom events in Algeria’s deep south have targeted foreigners in recent years. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Algiers province. This is due to the size of the country, as well as the Algerian government’s travel restrictions on U.S. government employees. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Algeria. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas. Kidnapping and hostage taking Foreigners may be targeted for kidnapping or hostage taking by criminals and terrorists in Algeria. This is most likely to occur in the southern desert regions near the borders with Mali, Niger, or Libya and areas near migration networks. Level 4: Do Not Travel Eastern and southern borders and other specific areas Avoid travel to rural areas within 37 miles (60 kilometers) of the Algerian borders with Libya, Niger, Mali, and Mauritania This is due to the threat of terrorist and criminal activities, including criminal kidnapping and terrorist hostage taking. In addition to these

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): Areas near the eastern, and southern borders, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Illiz, In Guezzsam, In Salah, Tamanrasset, the mountainous areas of the Wilaya of Tebessa, and Tindouf due to terrorism and…

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Algeria border areas FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria’s borders with: Libya Mauritania Mali Niger Tunisia – in the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla and in the Chaambi mountains area Rest of the Algeria-Tunisia border 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 . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: Algeria border areas FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria’s borders with: Libya Mauritania Mali Niger Tunisia – in the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla and in the Chaambi…

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: (rouge sur la carte) Zones frontalières : l’Algérie compte 6 400 kilomètres de frontières terrestres, notamment avec des pays en situation d’instabilité et connaissant un risque terroriste élevé…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Higher-risk regions — Partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung): Auswärtiges Amt: Teilreisewarnung (partial travel warning) — travel advised against for parts of the country.