Travel from Switzerland to Algeria is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Switzerland citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Switzerland passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.
Generic country-level guidance for Algeria. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Algeria. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Algeria (DZ). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Algeria: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2024-09-26). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Typical September conditions at AAE (Algeria (DZ)): mild. Typical lows around 18°C, highs around 30°C, some rain (~37mm for the month).
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your Switzerland (CH) passport requires a traditional visa for Algeria. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.