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56K1757 International agreement
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Visa exemption for diplomatic and service passports between Belgium and Algeria
Official title: Wetsontwerp houdende instemming met de Overeenkomst tussen de Regering van het Koninkrijk België en de Regering van de Democratische Volksrepubliek Algerije inzake de wederzijdse vrijstelling van de visumplicht voor houders van geldige diplomatieke en dienstpaspoorten, gedaan te Brussel op 31 maart 2026.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- Belgium and Algeria agree that holders of diplomatic or service passports can travel to each other's country without a visa for up to 90 days.
- This measure applies only to diplomats and official government representatives from both countries who hold these specific passports.
- Nothing changes for you as an ordinary citizen: regular visa rules still apply when traveling with a standard passport.
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