Others services

General Information

If you moved and have not reported your new mailing address to the Embassy, please fill out the following Form and send it with a copy of your registration card to the address at the bottom:

ALGERIAN EMBASSY
CONSULAR SECTION
2137 WYOMING AVE, NW
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800

Change of Residence Certificate (C.C.R)

• The CCR is established in order to enable Algerian citizens planning to return home, to take back their personal belongings, including a new car.

General conditions

• Applicant must be registered at the Embassy.
• Applicant must provide documents which show three (03) years of legal and uninterrupted residency in USA.
• Applicant must not have benefited already for a CCR.
• The CCR is granted once only to the Head of the family. It is valid for six (06) months from the date of issuance and cannot be extended without the approval of the Algerian Customs.

Total value of the CCR:

• 8 million Algerian Dinars for students and trainees.
• 10 million Algerian Dinars for the others.

Vehicle Specification:

• A new vehicle (voiture touristique) whose engine size must not exceed 1800 cm3 (for gas model) or 2000 cm3 (for Diesel model).
• A new Light Commercial Vehicle (véhicule utilitaire neuf) whose total weight (Poids total en charge) must not exceed 5.950 tons.
• A two wheel vehicle subject to registration (Motor Bike).

Required Documents:

• CCR Application form.
• Original consular registration card + two (02) copies.
• Algerian passport + two (02) copies of the first page.
• Original copies of proof of residency in the consular district + two (02) copies;
• Vehicle registration documents, issued under the name of the applicant + two (02) copies.
• Inventory of personal belongings.
• Original invoice for the car + two (02) copies.
• Proof of activity or enrolment certificate for students or trainees.
• $50 and 400DA for each 10.000DA. This fee is reduced by 50% for students.
• The presence of the holder of the CCR is compulsory to carry out customs procedures. Power of Attorney (Procuration) is not allowed.
• The issuance of the CCR leads to the cancellation of the applicant's consular registration. To re-register, applicant must wait six (06) months and must provide a new registration file.

Change of residence with transfer or creation of a new professional activity

Within his/her activities or the creation of a new one, all Algerian nationals can benefit from the right to import without payment, clear customs exempt of formalities related to the control of foreign trade and exempt of duty taxes, any materials and equipment intended for the use within the activity authorized by law*.

Within a new activity, all materials and equipment must be new or refurbished bearing a warranty on the day of arrival in Algeria. However, transport vehicles (merchandises) within the duly approved activity in Algeria must be imported in a new condition (trucks, semi-trailers, trailers, concrete mixers, and special purpose vehicles.)

Required documents:

• Registration at the National Center of Commerce Registry and the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• License issued by the Algerian authorities to practice the activity in Algeria.
• Proof of practice of the activity abroad during the last three years preceding the date of transfer.
• A sworn affidavit stating that the materials and equipment will not be sold or loaned for three (03) years unless custom and all appropriate taxes are paid.

(*): Executive decree No 99-188 dated August 10th, 1999 related to the import of personal goods within a change of residence.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800, extentions 169

Issuance of Deferment and Exemption Cards

In order to facilitate our on-going efforts aimed at expediting delivery of National Military Service Deferment Cards or Exemption Cards received by our office, Algerian citizens who have submitted applications to that effect are hereby requested to contact the Office of Consular Affairs of the Embassy of Algeria. To that end, applicants can call the Office of Consular Affairs at (202) 265-2800, extensions 169.

Registration & Deferment :

National Service registration (Recensement) is required at the age of 18. This procedure is automatically carried out by the Embassy for all Algerian nationals born in the United States of America, as well as those who are registered at the Embassy.

Presidential Decisions for Exemption

If you are applying to be exempted from the National Service on the basis of a Presidential Decisions, please provide the following documents:

• Application form
• Original full birth certificate.
• Two (2) pictures.
• Work certificate or Studies certificate.
• Copy of the Consular card.

Deferment:

If you are applying to be deferred from the National Service, please provide the following documents:

• Application form.
• Two (02) Pictures.
• Birth Certificate.
• Studies certificate for the current year.
• Copy of the Consular card.

Exemption for medical reasons

If you are applying to be exempted from the National Service on the basis of a medical condition, please provide the following documents:

• Application / Fiche de Renseignements Service National.
• Medical Certificates.
• X-rays (if any).
• Results of specialized medical tests.
• Surgical operation protocol.
• Clinical summary of the illness.
• Hospitalization certificates.
• Copy of the Consular card.

Exemption for social reasons

If you are applying to be exempted from the National Service on the basis of social reasons, please provide the following documents:

• A letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense.
• Two recent photographs.
• A family record of civil status (for those who are married).
• Copy of diplomas if any.
• Work Certificate.
• Family record of civil status for the parents.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800, extensions 169

The Embassy of Algeria in Washington DC offers the legalization of US documents destined for use in Algeria. The requirements are:

• The original document must be notarized by an official notary , bear the apostille of the issuing state, and the Department of State of the United States of America.
• Photocopy of the document.
• A Seventy five US dollars 75$ (non-refundable) USPS money order per document.
• Prepaid return envelope.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800 ext 164 or
E-mail : consular-section@algerianembassy.org

A Laissez-Passer is a travel document issued in exceptional cases to enable the beneficiary to return to Algeria. It cannot be used as an identity document. The Laissez-Passer has a very limited validity of (30) days only, and should be used to enter Algeria within that time frame.

Required Documents to apply for a Laissez-passer:

• Application form.
• Declaration of loss of the passport.
• Proof of Algerian nationality (national identity card, military card with photograph). Driving license and birth certificate are not acceptable as they don't constitute evidence of nationality.
• Four (4) recent photographs.
• Travel ticket

Minor child travel

An Algerian minor (19 years old or younger) traveling to Algeria on his own or with another person except his parents must have a notarized parental authorization for travel to be signed by the father. This document is required by the Algerian Authorities at any border control Point (including Airports, Ports or Land Borders).

This document is not required when the minor´s parents are divorced or separated on condition that:

• The minor lives abroad with his mother.
• The mother holds a Court Order with full custody, which must be shown as evidence by the mother when leaving Algeria.

Requirements:

• Application Form:
• Original and a copy of a Full Birth Certificate for the minor, or the parents' Family Book.
• Father´s Consular Card, National Identity or Passport.
• Money Order.

This document is only valid for three (03) months.

The presence of the father or guardian is required when the parental authorization is issued.

The applicant must present his identity card along with the "livret de famille" or the birth certificate.

In a situation where the father is deceased or both parents are deceased, the presence of a parent or guardian is required to issue the parental travel authorization.

Minor children with divorced or separated parents or in full custody of their mother are exempted from the paternal travel authorization.

In this case, the child will leave the Algerian territory accompanied by his/her mother who must provide proofs of:

• Her residence card.
• The copy of the custody document.
• All documents showing the legal presence of the child abroad (residence or school attendance certificate).
• His family booklet (livret de famille) or other document showing the family ties.

General Information

This document is issued by the Embassy of Algeria in the United States of America (Washington D.C.) to enable the Algerian citizens, living in its consular circumscription to grant someone living in Algeria the legal capacity to act on their behalf, represent them and conduct business or any transaction in their stead. The applicant must necessarily introduce his/her proxy in person and present the following documents:

When walk in bring:

• Application Form (download) dully filled, to be signed before the consulate officer.
• Proof of identity (original document: Consular card, passport or national ID). Others documents are not accepted.
• Six dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25), United States Postal Service money-order (only), payable to the order of the Embassy of Algeria, for each proxy submitted.

Applying by mail:

• Application Form (download) dully filled and signed by the applicant and legalized by a public notary. The seal of the notary must be on the Form.
• A notarized copy of a valid Algerian ID (Consular card, passport or national ID).
• Six dollars and twenty-five cents ($6.25) United States Postal Service money-order (only) payable to the order of the Embassy of Algeria for each proxy submitted.
• A prepaid return envelope.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800

General conditions:

• Property, including vehicles, should have belonged in full property to the deceased before his death.
• The repatriation of these assets should be done at once, in a period of one year from the date of establishment of “Fredha”.
• The applicant must be authorized by the heirs and shall have a special power of attorney issued by a notary.

Required documents:

• An inventory of estate completed, dated and signed by the applicant. This inventory must be legalized by the consular services against 7.5 USD stamp duty.
• Copy of the deed of “Fredha” notarized.
• Death certificate.
• The applicant must be authorized by the heirs and shall have a special power of attorney issued by a notary.
• A customs declaration release for consumption.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800

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.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800

The Algerian community abroad, as well as any foreign nationals who have resided in Algeria and are currently living abroad, may obtain a copy of their judicial records (Casier Judiciaire No 3) from the Embassy.

To that end, applicants must provide the following:

• Original full birth certificate
• Valid ID (registration card, passport or national identity card)
• Proof of residence in Algeria (for foreign nationals)
• Self addressed prepaid envelop
• Application Form filled out and signed by the applicant

An Algerian minor (19 years old or younger) traveling to Algeria on his own or with another person except his parents must have a notarized parental authorization for travel to be signed by the father. This document is required by the Algerian Authorities at any border control Point (including Airports, Ports or Land Borders).

This document is not required when the minor´s parents are divorced or separated on condition that:

• The minor lives abroad with his mother.
• The mother holds a Court Order with full custody, which must be shown as evidence by the mother when leaving Algeria.

Requirements:

• Application Form:
• Original and a copy of a Full Birth Certificate for the minor, or the parents' Family Book.
• Father´s Consular Card, National Identity or Passport.
• $2.50 Money Order.

- This document is only valid for three (03) months.
- The presence of the father or guardian is required when the parental authorization is issued.
- The applicant must present his identity card along with the "livret de famille" or the birth certificate.
- In a situation where the father is deceased or both parents are deceased, the presence of a parent or guardian is required to issue the parental travel authorization.
- Minor children with divorced or separated parents or in full custody of their mother are exempted from the paternal travel authorization.

In this case, the child will leave the Algerian territory accompanied by his/her mother who must provide proofs of:

• Her residence card.
• The copy of the custody document.
• All documents showing the legal presence of the child abroad (residence or school attendance certificate).
• His family booklet (livret de famille) or other document showing the family ties.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800 ext 147.

WAIVER - ATTESTATION DE NON-OBJECTION

General Information

Certain exchange visitors (J-1) are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement which requires you to return to your home country for at least two years at the end of your exchange visitor program. This is also known as the foreign residence requirement under U.S. law, Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(e).

Requirements:

• Copy of a valid Consular Registration Card (Carte d'Immatriculation Consulaire).
• Copy of the J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application (All pages).
• Notarized Affidavit stating that the applicant is free from all obligations towards any Algerian public or private entities.
• Offer of employment with the institutions letterhead.

For further information, please call (202) 265-2800. Ext. 164

The consular section establishes a voting card for each citizen registered on the electoral roll. Citizens who wish to register on the electoral roll must meet the Following conditions:

• Must be registered at the embassy.
• Must be 18 years old on Election Day.
• Must have civil and political rights.

Review of the electoral rolls:

There are two types of review of the electoral rolls;

Ordinary review: of the electoral rolls which takes place at the end of each year by decision of the president of the Independent National Electoral Authority.

Exceptional review: the electoral rolls may be revised exceptionally during the announcement of an election. The opening and closing of the period of exceptional review dates are set by presidential decree.