The Algerian nationals residing abroad have the duty to register with the Embassy or Consulate of the district of their permanent residence.

The registration helps the Algerian citizen benefit from consular protection and have, owing to the law, administrative documents delivered (of identity, travel,…).

Algerians who have achieved majority (19 years old) are registered on a principal basis, including the unmarried woman, widow or divorcee. The child under the age of nineteen is registered on a subsidiary basis.

1) Registration file.

In accordance with the stipulations of article 23 of the Presidential Decree nº 02-405 of 26th November 2002, the registration is subject to the submission, by the applicant, of all documents relating to his or her identity, Algerian nationality, civil status and marital status, occupation and residence in the consular district.
The applicant must produce the following documents:

	the Algerian passport*
	a birth certificate* or if the person is born abroad, the birth certificates of two ascending in paternal line born in Algeria or a nationality certificate.
	a copy of residence permit
	a proof of professional activity (employer's letter or registration certificate for students)
	four (04) recent photographs of same print (passport size)
	proof of residence* (copy of lease or copy of ownership documents)
	marriage certificate
	a birth certificate for each child under age
	a photograph of the spouse who is a foreigner
	the form withdrawn from the consular section duly completed.
	Nationals not residing in Jakarta should allow a prepaid envelope for the return of their documents or pay the delivery fees by DHL plus US$ 5,- for bank commission. The delivery fees are : US$ 26,- for Australia, US$ 22,- for Brunei Darussalam, US$ 26,- for New Zealand and US$ 16,- for Singapore. Nationals are also free to choose any other delivery company.
	The payment should be made by bank transfer to : Bank Commonwealth Wisma Metropolitan II Ground Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman 29-31 Jakarta 12920 Embassy of Algeria A/C : 100.103.2118

Please avoid using check or draft-check.
The documents marked by an (*) must also be produced by the spouse of Algerian nationality.

The registration card, issued for free, is valid for three years. It is the responsibility of the holder to renew the card when it's expired

2) Renewal of the consular registration card.

The applicant could renew his card by producing the following :

	a proof of residence
	a proof of employment (original of employer's letter or a registration certificate for students)
	two recent photograph of same print (passport size)
	the expired consular card

3) Change in situation registered person

The registered person is invited to inform the Embassy of any changes related to the address, the marital status, the marriage of registered children on subsidiary basis, the birth or death of children, the achievement of majority by registered children. This information helps update the consular file.
In the case where changes occur in consular district, the card holder must submit his card to the consular section of his country's residence where he must register again.