Foreign travel advice

Algeria

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Algeria.

Health

Before you travel check that:听

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need听

  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation听

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.听

Emergency medical number听

Call 16 or 1021 and ask for an ambulance.听

Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.听

Vaccine recommendations and health risks听

At least 8 weeks before your trip:听听

  • check the latest 听
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 听听

See what .听听

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Algeria. Read more about .听

Medication听

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.听

Read .听

Healthcare in Algeria听

Facilities at private clinics are usually better than government hospitals. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.听

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Algeria.听

Travel and mental health听

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .听