The Consulate-General of Algeria in Paris quietly issued a holiday-eve notice stating that Franco-Algerian dual citizens may enter Algeria without a visa on 25 December 2025. The exemption—labelled a ‘mesure exceptionnelle’—applies only to holders of both French and Algerian passports arriving on that date.
Normally, dual nationals are required to travel on their Algerian passport; those whose Algerian documents have expired must obtain an emergency laissez-passer. The one-day waiver aims to ease family reunions during the holiday season and reduce queues at Algiers, Oran and Constantine airports, all expecting record traffic.
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For travellers juggling multiple passports or simply needing clarity on rapidly changing entry rules, visa-assistance platforms such as VisaHQ can be invaluable. Through its France portal (https://www.visahq.com/france/), VisaHQ offers quick eligibility checks, document preparation tips and, when necessary, expedited processing for Algeria and scores of other destinations—helping passengers avoid costly delays and keep holiday plans on track.
French travel agents specialising in Maghreb routes report that Air Algérie and Transavia flights out of Paris-Orly are already 95 % full for 24-25 December. Passengers who can now fly on their French passport may avoid the €60 fee and a two-week consular appointment backlog. However, they must still complete Algeria’s ‘E-visa Lite’ pre-arrival form.
Corporate mobility teams with staff shuttling between France and Algerian project sites—especially in energy and telecoms—can leverage the waiver for last-minute site visits but should double-check return-flight documentation: French border police will ask to see proof of dual nationality. The consulate warns the exemption will not extend to 26 December.
Normally, dual nationals are required to travel on their Algerian passport; those whose Algerian documents have expired must obtain an emergency laissez-passer. The one-day waiver aims to ease family reunions during the holiday season and reduce queues at Algiers, Oran and Constantine airports, all expecting record traffic.
For travellers juggling multiple passports or simply needing clarity on rapidly changing entry rules, visa-assistance platforms such as VisaHQ can be invaluable. Through its France portal (https://www.visahq.com/france/), VisaHQ offers quick eligibility checks, document preparation tips and, when necessary, expedited processing for Algeria and scores of other destinations—helping passengers avoid costly delays and keep holiday plans on track.
French travel agents specialising in Maghreb routes report that Air Algérie and Transavia flights out of Paris-Orly are already 95 % full for 24-25 December. Passengers who can now fly on their French passport may avoid the €60 fee and a two-week consular appointment backlog. However, they must still complete Algeria’s ‘E-visa Lite’ pre-arrival form.
Corporate mobility teams with staff shuttling between France and Algerian project sites—especially in energy and telecoms—can leverage the waiver for last-minute site visits but should double-check return-flight documentation: French border police will ask to see proof of dual nationality. The consulate warns the exemption will not extend to 26 December.
