Foreign travel advice

Algeria

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Algeria.

Getting help

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.Ìý

Emergency services in AlgeriaÌýÌý

Ambulance: 1021Ìý

Fire: 14Ìý

Police: 17 or 1548Ìý

Contact your travel provider and insurerÌý

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.Ìý

Refunds and changes to travelÌý

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.Ìý

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:Ìý

  • where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a providerÌý
  • how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claimÌý

Support from FCDOÌý

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:Ìý

Contacting FCDOÌý

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Help in the UKÌýÌý

You can call�FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad. �

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours) �

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Risk information for British companiesÌýÌý

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Algeria on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.Ìý