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A visa is required before departure; a visa on arrival of up to 30 days exists only for certain organised Grand South tours.

Reviewed by TripminuteFrench passport · tourism · short stayInformation reviewed on August 9, 2026
The 30-second summary
DocumentPassport meeting consular requirements and a visa matching the exact purpose of travel.
EntryVisa required

A visa is required before departure; a visa on arrival of up to 30 days exists only for certain organised Grand South tours.

DurationThe permitted stay is shown on the visa; foreign nationals must report to the foreigners office in their wilaya.
Key warningSeveral border and Saharan areas are advised against; foreign currency worth €1,000 or more must be declared.

Before you book

This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.

Document

Passport meeting consular requirements and a visa matching the exact purpose of travel.

Entry

A visa is required before departure; a visa on arrival of up to 30 days exists only for certain organised Grand South tours.

Duration

The permitted stay is shown on the visa; foreign nationals must report to the foreigners office in their wilaya.

Vaccines and health

Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.

A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.
  • Check yellow fever certificate rules based on origin, transit and areas visited.
  • Assess malaria prevention, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and meningitis according to the trip.
  • Seek advice several weeks before departure and use strict mosquito protection.

Driving locally

An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

Service-Public · international permit

Documents to prepare

  • Required identity document and a separate copy
  • Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
  • Return ticket and first accommodation address
  • Medical insurance and assistance number
  • Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
  • French licence and any required supporting permit

What can change the answer

Dual nationality or residence permitTransit through border controlMinor travelling alone or with one parentWork, internship, volunteering or a longer stayEmergency, damaged or nearly expired passportControlled medication or specialist equipment

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa or authorisation required?

A visa is required before departure; a visa on arrival of up to 30 days exists only for certain organised Grand South tours.

Which vaccines should I consider?

A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.

Is a French driving licence sufficient?

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

When should this information be checked again?

Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.