Algeria is located in North Africa and is bordered by a few other African countries and the Mediterranean Sea. Both Arabic and French is spoken in Algeria. The country boasts large amounts of natural gas which it exports. This is a big draw for expats who come to Algeria in order to find work and earn a good living. Follow our easy expat guide to make the move to Algeria that much more simple.
- Expat Clubs
- Schools
- Local News Sources
- Country Information
- Resident and Work visa information
- How to get a driving license
- Where to live and about the accomodation types
- Healthcare information including Hospitals and Insurance
Expat Clubs in Algeria
There are no expat meet up clubs as such in Algeria and most expats communicate online through websites such as ExpatWoman.com.
International Schools in Algeria
El Kalimat School
This English-speaking school is located at a residential district in Alger. They use the Cambridge International Curriculum that covers both primary and secondary years for children aged 5 to 14. A Foundation Stage class is also offered for children 3 and 4.
Curriculum: Cambridge International
Address: 52A lot la fumée Bouzaréah 16200, Ben Aknoun, Alger, Algeria
Tel: +213 (0) 21 908783, +213 (0) 21 908784
Fax: +213 (0) 21 908785
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.elkalimatschool.com
Lycee International Alexander Dumas Alger
Curriculum: French
Address: Chemin Areski Mouri, 16030, Alger, Algeria
Tel: +213 (0) 21 913292
Email: [email protected]
Local News in English
Algeria Daily
This is an English language news that features content from World News Network covering the both local and international events and special focus on African news stories.
Website: algeriadaily.com
Country Information for Algeria
Location: Africa
Capital City: Algiers
Currency: Algerian Dinar (DA)
Language: Arabic and French
Calling Code: +213
Internet TLD: .dz
Electricity: Algeria runs on 230V 50Hz. The country uses a variety of energy sources like coal, crude oil, and gas. They also use renewable energy such as solar, hydro biogas. Sonelgaz provides electricity service as well as natural gas.
Address: 02, Boulevard Krim Belkacem, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: +213 (0) 21 723100
Fax: +213 (0) 21 722690
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sonelgaz.dz
Emergency Numbers:
Ambulance: 127
Fire: 128
Police: 129
Country Information
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria
Country Study
lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/dztoc.html
Embassy Information
www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Algeria/Algeria.html
Visitors from Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Seychelles, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen may come in visa-free and stay for up to 90 days. Algerian Consulates and Embassies in respective countries handle visa applications. There are different kinds of visas available: tourist, family, business, work, cultural, transit, press, medical, and student; each with different requirements. Please check in with the Algerian Embassy/Consulate in your country for these requirements.
Visitors must hold:
- Completed application form
- Three recent passport size photos
- Personal invitation or hotel booking
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Copy of first two pages of the passport (for US and UK, two copies of the whole passport is required)
Accommodation
There are apartments and villas available in Algeria for rent as well as purchase. However given current political environment of the country, buying a property is not advisable.
Driving License
An international driving license and your original driving license from your home/host country is required to drive in Algeria. For more information about driving in Algerian please visit: www.adcidl.com/Driving-in-Algeria.html
Healthcare
Healthcare facilities, resources and staff in Algeria are in short supply, however they are up to a reasonable standard. Cash payments are to be expected; emergency cases are treated for free. Expatriates are advised get vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid and any other routine vaccinations before visiting. Make sure to secure a comprehensive medical insurance.
Insurance Companies
MSH International
With ASFE (Association de services des Francais de l’Etranger), MSH Internation provides insurance solutions for expatriates around the world, with packages for different age brackets.
Address: 16, rue Monceau, 75008, Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 144 204877
Fax: +33 (0) 144 204880
Website: www.asfe-expat.com/index.php?a=en&b=Accueil
Hospitals
Clinique Chifa
Address: Micro Zone d’Activite Hydra, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: +213 216 05252
Fax: +213 216 0 1717
Website (French): clinique-chifa-hydra.com/BIENVENUE.html
Clinique Chirurgicale Ibn Sina
Address: Rue Principale, Tamentefoust, La Marsa, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: +213 218 64040
Fax: +213 218 71871
Website (French): cliniqueibnsina.com
Clinique Medicale Aya
Address: Cité Sorécal, Coopérative Amitié, Zonka, Birkhadem, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: +213 214 05239, +213 21 4 05240
Fax: +213 214 05313
Mobile: +213 558 978145, +213 662 131132
Email: [email protected]
Website (French): cliniqueaya.dz
