Algerian passport

Algerian passport
Algerian Biometric passport ()
Type	Passport
Issued by	Algeria
First issued	2012[1] (biometric passport)
Purpose	Identification
Eligibility	Algerian citizenship
Expiration	10 Years (Adult / +19 years) 5 years (minor/ -19 years)

The Algerian passport is an international travel document issued to citizens of Algeria, and may also serve as proof of Algerian citizenship. Besides enabling the bearer to travel internationally and serving as indication of Algerian citizenship, the passport facilitates the process of securing assistance from Algerian consular officials abroad.

The passport costs 6,000 DZD (USD$44) and is valid for 10 years.

Biometric passport

Biometric passports started to be issued on January 5, 2012.^[2]

Physical appearance

The data page of the passport is from rigid polycarbonate plastic and contains a microchip embedded in which are stored biometric data of the holder including fingerprints, photo and signature. The data is extracted from the chip with wireless RFID technology.

The photo on the page can be scanned and is replied by side and it is UV reactive. It has an alphanumeric code at the bottom of the data page which is machine-readable with optical scanners. The code includes microprinting, holographic images, images visible only with UV light, filigree and other details.

The data is written in Arabic, English and French.

Visa requirements

Main article: Visa requirements for Algerian citizens

Visa requirement for Algerian citizens (16 march 2024)

for holders of regular Algerian passports

  Algeria

  Visa free access

  Visa issued upon arrival

  Electronic authorization or online payment required / eVisa

  Both visa on arrival and eVisa available

  Visa required

Algerian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 50 countries and territories, ranking it 91st in the world according to the Henley Passport Index Q1 2022.^[3] It is also ranked 50th, out of 67th, according to the Arton Capital's Passport Index.

See also

• Visa requirements for Algerian citizens

References

1. "Council of the European Union - PRADO - DZA-AO-01001". Consilium.europa.eu. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
2. "IfG.CC - Algeria launches biometric passports". ifg.cc. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
3. "The Henley Passport Index: Q1 2022 Factsheet" (PDF).