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People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Embassy of Algeria in Washington

Legal Adoption (KAFALA)

Requirements:

Maximum age for the man: 60 years.
Maximum age for the woman: 55 years.
The Kafil must be in good health (medical certificates required).
The Kafil has to be a Muslim confession and Algerian nationality.
Decent accommodation.
Evidence of conditions is similar for a single woman, widowed or divorced.

Documentation Required:

  • Written request and reasons.
  • Birth certificate of both spouses.
  • Family form (Fiche Familiale) of the couple.
  • Medical certificates.
  • Criminal records delivered by authorities of the country of residence. Work certificate.
  • Pay stubs of the last three months.
  • Copy of the consular registration card.
  • Title of property or lease.

*ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED IN ARABIC OR FRENCH LANGUAGES.

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