Algeria
VERIFIED · MAY 202620 ENTRIESAFRICA
Algeria is in Africa. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties are severe. Photography of government and military sites is restricted. Same-sex relations are criminalized.
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Same-sex relations · Religious proselytism
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Algeria allows alcohol but it's not as openly sold as in Tunisia or Morocco.
- Religious materials in Arabic for non-Islamic faiths can attract attention.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Sahara border regions have severely restricted access for foreigners.
- Alcohol sales are limited — large supermarkets do not stock.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.