Pet Microchip

Although not required, all cats and dogs entering Algeria should be identified with a 15-digit ISO 11784/11785 pet microchip, but it is recommended that you microchip your pet and register your contact information prior to traveling.

The microchip should be implanted by your veterinarian, veterinary hospital or trained nurse. You should receive documentation as to the manufacturer of the microchip and instructions how to register your pet's information in the manufacturer database.

If your pet does not have a registered microchip, make sure your pets are wearing tags that identify them and have contact information for the owner.

Vaccinations

Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months prior to entering Algeria.

It is recommended that dogs be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parovirus and Parainfluenza.

It is recommended that cats be vaccinated against Rabies, Feline panleukopenia (Distemper): Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Leukemia.

Rabies Titer Test

A rabies titer test is not required to enter Algeria from any country.

Pet Health Certificate

A licensed veterinarian in the origination country must issue the pet health certificate for Algeria not more than 14 days before travel. This certificate must be issued by or endorsed by a goverment veterinarian who represents the agency responsible for the import and export of live animals in the origination country.

Import Permit

An import permit is not required when entering Algeria with a personal pet.

Parasite Treatment

Parasite treatments are not required prior to entering Algeria but strongly recommended due to availability of these products in the country.

Entering Algeria by Air

Pets must enter Algeria at the Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers.

Your pet must be identified with a name tag on its collar with current contact information of the animal's owner. Animals that are aggressive must wear a muzzle.

All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Banned Breeds

Algeria does not publish a list of banned breeds. Pet owners are responsible for their pet's behavior.

Other Animals

Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Algeria. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

CITES

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. .

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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

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