Algiers

Whether visiting Algeria for tourism or business, you will most likely need a visa (with the exception of nationals of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Democratic Republic Sahraoui, Seychelles, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen). Although it is normally quite easy to obtain a visa, it is recommended to start your application in advance, in order to avoid possible issues. In order to get a visa, you will be asked to provide some documentation such as your flight itinerary (dates, flight numbers), the places you plan to visit (not always, but especially if you visit the south of Algeria), as well as the hotel confirmation. A valid passport (at least 6 months following your stay in Algeria) is also required to enter the country. For any other information, we recommend you contact the Algerian Embassy/Consulate in your country.

Algérie Poste is the main company to run the postal service in the country. Its main bureau is situated in the Algiers city centre, and several smaller offices are scattered around the city (here you find their locations: www.poste.dz/customer/bpc?wilaya=ALGER+CENTRE). The Grande Poste is the historical city post office, but that one is definitely more visited by tourists interested in seeing the building's architecture and museum.

Pharmacies can be found throughout the city, just look out for the green logo. Opening hours differ depending on location but most chemist's have a night service. Here you find some addresses in the city centre: Pharmacie Belguidoum +213 21 63 87 72 91 Boulevard Colonel Krim Belkacem, Algiers Pharmacie Mimouna +213 21 64 69 90 115 Rue Didouche Mourad, Algiers Pharmacie Benaboura Samir +213 21 74 66 55 19 Rue Abane Ramdane, Algiers Pharmacy Belle Fontaine +213 23 30 03 79 Rue Ouahrani Abdelkader, Algiers Pharmacie Henni +213 23 51 41 87 98 Rue Mohamed Belouizdad, Algiers Pharmacie Sidi-Boumedienne +213 21 74 91 73 1 Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi, Algiers

Country Code: 213 Area Code: 21