Algerian dual nationals planning travel in 2026 can benefit from a temporary entry arrangement, subject to specific document requirements. This guide explains the main points and how to prepare a journey that may also be a return to family roots.
Find out which documents are required for the visa exemption and what to confirm with your Algerian consulate before travelling.
Algeria entry rules for dual nationals in 2026
The exceptional arrangement has been extended until 31 December 2026.
A valid Algerian passport remains the standard travel document for Algerian nationals. The temporary arrangement offers an alternative combination of documents for eligible people travelling on a foreign passport.
It allows eligible Algerian nationals to travel without a visa using a valid foreign passport accompanied by an Algerian biometric passport or biometric electronic national identity card, even if the Algerian document has expired. The same documents must be used when entering and leaving Algeria.
Documents required for visa-free travel
Under the temporary arrangement, carry:
- A valid foreign passport, such as a French, Belgian or Canadian passport;
- An Algerian biometric document:
- an Algerian biometric electronic national identity card (CNIBE);
- or an Algerian biometric passport.
- The accompanying Algerian biometric document may be expired.
The arrangement can simplify travel during 2026, but it does not remove the need to carry the correct documents or resolve identity discrepancies before departure.
Check with your Algerian consulate and airline before travel, especially for minors, differences in names or journeys extending beyond 31 December 2026. Do not assume the measure will be renewed.
S12, passport and CNIBE: preparing renewals
Even if you qualify for the temporary arrangement, keep your Algerian documents up to date where possible.
The S12 secure birth certificate may form part of the documents requested for Algerian identity procedures. Ask your consulate for the current requirements for:
- renewing an Algerian passport;
- obtaining a CNIBE;
- other civil-status or identity formalities.
Use the time available to check your records and prepare any necessary renewals.
Up-to-date documents make future travel easier to plan.
Travelling to Algeria: more than a holiday
For many dual nationals, a journey to Algeria has a personal dimension:
It can mean:
- reconnecting with family roots;
- rediscovering a culture;
- exploring a shared history.
Algiers, Kabylia, Constantine and the Sahara can each reveal another part of that connection.
Why plan your journey with Riwaya Travel?
Riwaya Travel helps dual nationals plan journeys in Algeria around their interests, practical needs and personal connections.
A French-Algerian perspective
Our team understands that these journeys can involve both administrative questions and strong personal feelings.
Coordinated arrangements
- Airport transfers
- Carefully selected accommodation
- Personalised itineraries
Distinctive experiences
- Time in the Sahara
- Local encounters
- Routes beyond the familiar stops
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Practical preparation for travel in 2026
Before departure:
- Check the validity of your foreign passport.
- Prepare the required Algerian biometric document, including where an expired document is accepted.
- Plan flights and accommodation in good time.
- Seek advice on any uncertainty before departure.
Planning a return to Algeria in 2026
The temporary entry arrangement may make a 2026 trip easier to organise for eligible dual nationals. Confirm the rules for your own circumstances before booking.
Make space for the places and connections that matter to you.
Ready to plan? Explore our upcoming Algeria tours.
