Areas where (FCDO) advises against travel

Algeria border areas

FCDO advises against all travel to withinareas within:

• 30km of Algeria’sthe borders with:
  • Libya
  • Mauritania
  • with Libya, Mauritania, Mali
  • and Niger
  • Tunisia30km –of the border with Tunisia in the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla and in the Chaambi mountains area

  RestThe of the Algeria-Tunisia border

  FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 30km of the restremainder of Algeria’sthe border with Tunisia.Tunisia

  Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Algeria’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

  FindIf outyou are a British national and need consular assistance, call our 24-hour helpline on +44 20 7008 5000

  If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

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