Algeria

Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE) (Regulatory Authority of Post & Telecommunications)

Bedouin Films

Visas & Work Permits

Western passport holders travelling to Algeria are required to apply for an eVisa. Along with other documents, applications must also include an Invitation letter from a fixer in Algeria.

Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry, and may be able to assist.

Film Location Permits

Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.

Customs

For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Algeria is an ATA carnet country.

When to Film

Coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and rainy winters from December to February. The Sahara Desert has very hot days and very cold nights with little year-round rainfall. The hot season lasts from July to November and is subject to sandstorms.

Algeria is a predominately Muslim country. Ramadan is widely observed with many services closed during this period.

Public Holidays

Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Algeria.

Since little to no filming infrastructure exists in Algeria, all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad.

Many of Algeria’s most interesting locations are also quite far from any major city, which will add to travel costs.

The standard VAT rate in Algeria, at the time of writing, is set at 19%.

Tax Incentives

At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up-to-date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.

At the time of writing, the UK does not have a trade agreement with this country. However, up-to-date information about UK trade agreements can be found on the GOV.UK website.

NATIV is an online platform that aims to help production companies, outside Africa, find pre-vetted creative talent on the continent.