The Algerian passport is an international

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issued to citizens of

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, 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 ($30) and is valid for 10 years.

Biometric passport

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s started to be issued on January 5, 2012.

Physical appearance

The data page of the passport is from rigid

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plastic and contains a

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embedded in which are stored

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of the holder including

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s, photo and signature. The data is extracted from the chip with wireless

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technology. The photo on the page can be scanned and is replied by side and it is UV reactive. It has an

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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

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and

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Visa requirements

As of 2 July 2019, Algerian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 50 countries and territories, ranking it 94th in the world according to the

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. It is also ranked 50th, out of 67th, according to the

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References

Law of Algeria

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Government of Algeria {{Algeria-gov-stub

Biometric passport

Physical appearance

Visa requirements

See also

References