This website provides information and services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and other people seeking international protection in Algeria.
Here you can find information about:
⚠️ Emergency assistance
If you are arrested, at risk of refoulement, or facing another urgent protection concern, contact the UNHCR emergency line immediately:
📞 +213 661 69 68 41
Emergency line hours:
- Calls are answered by UNHCR staff from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Outside these hours, you will hear an automatic message in Arabic, French and English.
- You will be asked to send an SMS. If you cannot send an SMS, you can leave a voice message.
UNHCR will review all messages and contact you if follow-up is needed.
✅ All UNHCR services are free of charge, whether provided directly by UNHCR or through its partners.
❌ No one should ask you for money, services, or favours in exchange for UNHCR assistance. If this happens, please report it to UNHCR.