visiting Algeria

I am an Irish women married to an Algerian. My husband wants us to visit his family but i'm a little unsure. Is it safe for a western women to visit Algeria now. I have seen many pictures and vidios of this beautiful country and I would love to visit, but have to consider the safety of my daighter.

hello aisha!
wellcome to Algeria! don't worry things are going ok over her. I am sure you will Love it!
Marhba Bik!

Hi guys!

I'm an algerian living in UK. My last visit to the country was in summer 1993. So I suppose a lot has changed since. I'm trying to appreciate or have a perspective on the cost of living in the country. I would appreciate it if someone could give me an idea of the cost of some typical items in Algiers such as a cup of coffee, a pizza or sandwich, a pair of trousers and a rental for a 2 room flat.

Many thanks

Not expenssive darkdaikiri!
the cost of a coffee is 10 DA
1 Euro = 100 DA
a Normal pizza is 100 Da
a sandwich depends on what you want! 50 60 70 100 DA
DSL internet in Algeria cost 100 Da / month

Many thanks Algerino for the information.
Yes it has been a long time since I set foot in my country.
Last time as I said was in summer of 93, when I took my daughter to see her Grand Parents. It didn't feel safe then as our Country was going through political turmoil. Thank god it has gotten better since.

Anyway... many thanks again

hi I M AN ALGERIAN MARRIED TO A WALESH WOMAN WE SPEND TWO WEEKS IN ALGERIA LAS SUMMER HAD AGREAT TIME AANNABA EAST OF ALGERIA AND ALSO A WEEK END A ALGIERS NO PROBLEMES GOOD LUCK .

iasha wrote:

I am an Irish women married to an Algerian. My husband wants us to visit his family but i'm a little unsure. Is it safe for a western women to visit Algeria now. I have seen many pictures and vidios of this beautiful country and I would love to visit, but have to consider the safety of my daighter.

you will be amazed by this country, so beautiful,and the people will give you respect.

I do understand you situation but the atmosphere over there it's diferent than what you think.

It's a good experience to go believe me,there are so much to learn the culture the history of the country the monument(french made) the food etc...

iasha wrote:

I am an Irish women married to an Algerian. My husband wants us to visit his family but i'm a little unsure. Is it safe for a western women to visit Algeria now. I have seen many pictures and vidios of this beautiful country and I would love to visit, but have to consider the safety of my daighter.

I have just returned from Algeria. Married to an Algerian as well. You will be fine. Just stay close to your husband and family. Expect people to stare at you, but they would do no harm. Families are very warm and welcoming. Any more questions?

Hello..

Algeria is a wonderfull place. I am algerian myself.. I would love to live there soon.
To iasha --> It is save for you to visit Algeria, you don´t have to worry, just go down there and visit his family, you are going to love it.. ;)

Just be careful, you need your husbands permission to bring your children back out of the country (Algeria).

nameless wrote:

Just be careful, you need your husbands permission to bring your children back out of the country (Algeria).

Ignorant ...not all fingers are the same!
good are everywhere and bad people too!

To White Alger: you can call me ignorant but here is the law as dictated by the british embassy. YOU ARE THE IGNORANT ONE!

"British women who are the wives or partners of Algerian citizens should be aware that any children they have together will be regarded as Algerian citizens if the father's name is on the birth certificate. If such children are brought to Algeria and are under 18, they will only be able to leave again if the father signs an "Autorisation Paternelle"."

There you go. Really think about it before you go...if you have ANY DOUBTS... don't go...if it is that important get visas for your husband's family and get them to visit you. Don't listen to people like White Alger they only want to paint a pretty picture of Algeria but the ask the question why are most of the 18-35 year old Algerian men abroad and marrying EU women....ummm I wonder.

Anyway, I am just letting you know the truth. For G*d's sake call the British Embassy BEFORE YOU LEAVE and educate yourself with the FACTS.

Good luck, I only wish you the best.

Saha.

Have you read "Not without my daughter".? If not read it!! fundamnental reading to help with your decision

hello hope u are fine my name is mohamed i just wanna ask u how i can get married with britsh women in algeria and what she need like document we will marry in junury but im lost i dont know how we can marry
thx you and i hope that i can find some responde we loce eatch ather
take care of ur self salam

Hello Iasha I m Algerian i live in Ireland i go home to Algeria some times Twice a year to tell you the truth is in termes of security its a big inporvement than before but you still have to be vigillant.
My advise to you isif you are visiting the country soon is do not ventur outside by your self
always have a member of your husband family to go
with you.
I which you enjoy your stay if you ever get there
as you said its a very beautiful country and its worth to visite.

salaam Allah alikom hope u are fine am Algerian men ill marry with British women we fell lost cuz we don’t know how we can marry its so hard I tray to call the embassy but they don’t respond its so strange my future wife tray to call them but they tell to her that they are so busy
I need ur help I want to know about what we have to do like documents cus we are planning to marry on January so ill be so happy if i can find some information
thank u very much as soon
mido

I have a question that maybe someone can answer. My bestfriend has meet a Algerian man over the internet and he seems so sweet, very educated and very sincere that he is in love wiht her. However, they have only known each other for 5 weeks and she is leaving her life behind in America for this man, whihc includes her children as well. I am trying to be understanding and I know that love comes in all shapes and sizes, but what is wrong with Algerian women that he needs to find my friend on the internet in a different country. I am trying to be supportive, but someone please shed some light on this, I am so helpless that she will get hurt or something bad will happen to her. I have traveleld all over the world while active duty and I am not sure about thsi feeling that I am gettng and why I am getting it. Thank you so much if anyone can help me!!!

]salaam Allah alikom hope u are fine am Algerian men ill marry with British women we fell lost cuz we don’t know how we can marry its so hard I tray to call the embassy but they don’t respond its so strange my future wife tray to call them but they tell to her that they are so busy
I need ur help I want to know about what we have to do like documents cus we are planning to marry on January so ill be so happy if i can find some information
thank u very much as soon
mido
Dear Mohamed
I hope you a happy marriage without any trouble..
As for the document you need to make an appointment at a registry office and preper you wifes payslips and prouf of address and her ID
(passport or drivers licence),and as for you all you need to preper is prouf of ID and that you are legal in the UK .Then the british government may ask you to go and get married in Tunis cos we dont have their embassy yet in Algeria.
The marrige in the embassy is as follows ..
you need an appointment and two witnesses and i think a sum of 200 pounds but you lookit through here in the embassys web and good luck
WWW BRITISHEMBASSY.GOV .UK/TUNISIA

Hopeless for my friend wrote:

I have a question that maybe someone can answer. My bestfriend has meet a Algerian man over the internet and he seems so sweet, very educated and very sincere that he is in love wiht her. However, they have only known each other for 5 weeks and she is leaving her life behind in America for this man, whihc includes her children as well. I am trying to be understanding and I know that love comes in all shapes and sizes, but what is wrong with Algerian women that he needs to find my friend on the internet in a different country. I am trying to be supportive, but someone please shed some light on this, I am so helpless that she will get hurt or something bad will happen to her. I have traveleld all over the world while active duty and I am not sure about thsi feeling that I am gettng and why I am getting it. Thank you so much if anyone can help me!!!

Hi there
I dont think you need any help friend , the girl is willing for it so just relax but you could talk her more about making sure b4 or give her self some time before getting married wheather with an Algerian or an American guy. hope all the best

hello :)