{"id":7022180,"date":"2026-01-17T23:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T22:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7022180"},"modified":"2026-01-17T23:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T22:49:52","slug":"algeria-visa-exemption-for-dual-nationals-extended-to-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/algerie-lexemption-de-visa-pour-les-binationaux-prolongee-jusquen-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria: Visa exemption for dual nationals extended to 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are an Algerian national living abroad (binationals, such as Franco-Algerians, Belgo-Algerians, etc.), the Algerian authorities have just announced<\/a> that the exceptional arrangements for visa-free entry are renewed until December 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What's changing (and what's staying the same)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Initially designed to cope with the summer rush, these \u201cexceptional and derogatory\u201d measures are now valid for a further two years.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Official deadline: December 31, 2026<\/strong>
This waiver allows you to enter and leave Algeria without first obtaining a visa, even if your Algerian identity documents are no longer up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa-free entry requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To travel with peace of mind, you must meet one of the following two criteria. Please note that presentation of a valid foreign passport (French, Canadian, Belgian, etc.)<\/strong> is the compulsory common base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case 1: You have a Biometric Identity Card (CNIBE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It's the ideal scenario. You can travel with :
\u2705 Your foreign passport (valid).
\u2705 Your National Biometric and Electronic Identity Card (CNIBE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 The plus :<\/strong> The CNIBE is accepted even if it has expired<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case 2: You do not have an identity card (CNIBE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you don't have a biometric card, you can use your old passport, under one strict condition:
\u2705 Your foreign passport (valid).
\u2705 Your Algerian passport biometric<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 The plus :<\/strong> This Algerian passport is accepted even if expired<\/strong>.
\u274c Attention:<\/strong> Old non-biometric \u201cgreen\u201d passports are generally not accepted in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families travelling with children under 15<\/strong>, who do not yet have Algerian papers, also benefit from this flexibility.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Documents to present to the PAF (Border Police) <\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • The child's valid foreign passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Proof of parentage or relationship :<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Family record book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Birth certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Family sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For legal guardians :<\/strong> Documents attesting to status (Kafala, guardianship decree).
    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A word of caution: noun concordance
    <\/strong>It's a detail that often gets in the way of travelers at check-in counters. If the spelling of your name differs between your foreign passport and your Algerian documents, be prepared:
    Minor difference<\/span> (one letter): It is recommended to have an \u201cattestation d'individualit\u00e9\u201d (issued by the consulate).
    Substantial difference<\/span> (totally different name) : A court order will be required.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Although this measure is a huge relief for the diaspora, bear in mind that it remains transitional. Consulates (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, etc.) are urging their nationals not to wait until the last minute (end of 2026) to regularize their situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Take advantage of this period to start renewing your Algerian biometric passports in the \u201coff-peak period\u201d to avoid saturation of consular services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    The announcement from the Algerian consulate in Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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