Foreign nationals from Libya, Mali, Morocco, Tunisia, Seychelles, Malaysia, and select other countries may enter Algeria visa‑free for up to 90 days for business or tourism.

• Business Visa: Allows entry for business purposes but does not permit paid employment with an Algerian employer.
• Diplomatic Visa: For government officials and diplomats traveling on official duty.
• Work Visa: Required for foreign nationals employed in Algeria. Applicants must present a temporary work permit issued by Algerian authorities.

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• Payroll Calendar: Employees are generally paid on the last working day of the month.
• Income Elements: Salary, bonuses, overtime, allowances, and taxable benefits.
• Deductions: Certain costs (e.g., donations, childcare, healthcare) are not deductible, while mortgage interest and alimony payments are deductible.
• Employer Contributions: Employers contribute 26% of gross salary to social security plus 1% training tax and 1% apprenticeship tax.
• Employee Contributions: Employees contribute 9% of gross salary to social security. These contributions fund retirement, illness, unemployment, workplace accidents, and family allowances.

• Probation Period: Up to 6 months (12 months for senior roles).
• Notice Period: At least 1 month, extendable depending on sector or collective bargaining agreements.
• Minimum Wage: 20,000 DZD per month.
• Working Hours: Standard workweek is 40 hours. Overtime capped at 20% of regular hours and paid at 150% of the standard hourly rate.
• Termination: Allowed for economic reasons or misconduct, but must follow due process including notice and, where applicable, disciplinary hearings.
• Severance Pay: Based on length of service and average salary, except in cases of serious misconduct.
• Collective Bargaining: Widely recognized in Algeria.

• Social Security: Covers retirement, health, unemployment, family allowances, and workplace accidents.
• Annual Leave: 30 days per year (2.5 days per month). Work on public holidays earns an additional day off.
• Sick Leave: 15 days at half pay, then full pay thereafter.
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks fully paid, starting at least one week before hospital admission.
• Paternity Leave: 3 days paid.
• Family Leave: 3 unpaid days for key life events (marriage, childbirth, bereavement, circumcision of a child).
• Public Holidays: 12 paid national holidays per year.

• Tax Residency: Anyone spending 183+ days in Algeria or owning/renting a home is considered tax resident and taxed on worldwide income.
• Non‑Residents: Taxed only on Algerian‑sourced income.
• Double Taxation: Algeria has multiple agreements in place to avoid double taxation.
• Tax Year: January 1 – December 31.
• System: Progressive personal income tax up to 35%.