Import of foreign currency is not limited (declaration required). When entering an exchange of convertible currency, equivalent to 1,000 dinars. Failure to comply with the minimum rules of the exchange will lead to a denial of Customs in carrying out customs formalities. Inappropriate exchange is punishable by law, up to criminal liability. Permit the withdrawal of foreign currency. It is necessary to produce a declaration, completed when entering the country, to verify the existence of a currency held in Algiers on the exchange of operations exported valuables declared when entering the country. Persons not living in Algeria, are required to pay fares in a convertible currency at the official exchange rate of the local dinar. Allowed duty-free imports (per person): cigarettes - 200 pcs., 100 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grams. one brand of tobacco, 2 liters. wine or 1 liter. spirits, 50 g. of perfume or toilet water, 250 g, 5 films, 5 video and 5 audio cassettes, 1 carpet, jewelry and personal items from gold, platinum and silver (the completion of the declaration required), valuable items needed for - within the necessary household items within the personal needs. Forbidden to import: drugs, pornographic literature, weapons and ammunition, documentaries, recorded video tapes and other items that are contrary to good taste, local mores and morals, animals and plants facing extinction, subjects of classical art. By special permission of the relevant bodies are being imported: movies, photos and video tapes, seeds and plants (requires a phytosanitary certificate), works of art, objects of archaeological value (mandatory certification bodies culture), works of art and historical documents (requires permission from the Board of National Popular Assembly).