General conditions:
Algerian nationals registered at a diplomatic or consular post abroad, for at least three (3) years, wishing to return permanently to Algeria, can, within the limit of the amount fixed by law, import free of customs duties and taxes:
• Their effects and objects, including furniture intended for their personal use.
• A new passenger vehicle or a new utility vehicle or a new two-wheeled vehicle
subject to registration.
The maximum allowed value, including the vehicle:
• Eight million Algerian dinars (8,000,000 DA), value calculated at the daily rate, for
trainee workers and students training abroad.
• Ten million Algerian dinars (10,000,000 DA), value calculated at the daily rate, for other
nationals
• Any excess of the authorized ceiling will be subject to the general customs clearance
regime
In accordance with current legislation and regulations:
• The vehicle must be new and introduced into Algeria within one month.
• The presence of the holder is required during customs clearance formalities.
• The move must be carried out within six (06) months from the date of establishment of
the CCR.
• The C.C.R request is processed within 15 days from the date of submission of the file.
Stamp duty:
• Four thousand Algerian dinars (4,000 DA) for the change of residence certificate.
This right is increased by four hundred Algerian dinars (400 DA) per increment of ten
thousand Algerian dinars (10,000 DA) of the value declared on the inventory;
• Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DA) for the legalization of the consular registration
card;
• Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DA) for the legalization of the registration
document;
• Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DA) for the legalization of the radiation certificate;
• Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DA) for the legalization of the inventory;
• Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DA) for the legalization of the sworn declaration.
• According to the provisions of articles 12 and 13 of the finance law for 2016, which
modify and supplement article 136 of the Stamp Code, the fixed rate applied to stamp
duties is: 01 EURO=100 DA
Conditions for obtaining the C.C.R:
• be over 19 years old.
• be registered at the consulate as the main purpose.
• Have never benefited from a CCR from a diplomatic or consular post, either in your
own name or that of your spouse.
• Proof of an uninterrupted stay of more than three years on the date of submission of the
file.
• For single, widowed or divorced women, a birth certificate bearing the mention is
obligatory.
Important :
It is recommended to only order the vehicle after approval of the CCR file by the consular services.
Conditions for admission of duty-free vehicles:
• The cylinder capacity of the passenger vehicle must be less than or equal to 1800 cm3
for “petrol” vehicles and 2000 cm3 for “diesel” vehicles. Any excess of cylinder
capacity will be excluded from the advantages linked to the CCR and subject to the
general customs clearance regime .
• The total laden weight of the utility vehicle must be equal to or less than 05 tonnes 950
kg.
• The two (2) wheeled vehicle must be subject to registration.
• Pleasure boats, sea scooters, zodiacs, quads and other boats are subject to payment of
duties and taxes.
Documents to be provided before final agreement:
1- For employees:
• A handwritten request addressed to the consul.
• The consular registration card + two photocopies of the consular registration card.
• Two photocopies of the first page of the valid passport.
• A residence permit or foreign national identity card and a photocopy.
• A sworn declaration attesting that the person concerned has never benefited from a
CCR.
2- For non-employees:
• A handwritten request addressed to the consul.
• The consular registration card + two photocopies of the consular registration card
• A certificate from Pôle emploi or ex-Assedic for job seekers covering the last three
years.
• Two photocopies of the first page of the valid passport.
• A residence permit or foreign national identity card and a photocopy.
• A sworn declaration attesting that the person concerned has never benefited from a
CCR.
3- For students and trainees:
• A handwritten request addressed to the consul.
• The consular registration card + two photocopies of the consular registration card. • A
school certificate covering the last three years.
• An internship certificate covering the last three years.
National identity card and a photocopy
• Two photocopies of the first page of the valid passport. • A residence permit or foreign
• A sworn declaration attesting that the person concerned has never benefited from a
CCR.
4- For traders:
• A handwritten request addressed to the consul.
• The commercial register and a photocopy.
• The consular registration card + two photocopies of the consular registration card.
• Removal of registration from the commercial register and a photocopy.
• Two photocopies of the first page of the valid passport.
• The residence permit or foreign identity card and a photocopy.
• A sworn declaration attesting that the person concerned has never benefited from a
CCR.
5- For retirees and pensioners:
• A handwritten request addressed to the consul.
• The consular registration card + two photocopies of the consular registration card.
• A pension or retirement certificate issued by the French paying organization covering
the last three years.
• Two photocopies of the first page of the valid passport.
• The residence permit or foreign identity card and a photocopy.
• A sworn declaration attesting that the person concerned has never benefited from a
CCR.
The additional file to be provided after agreement:
The originals plus photocopies of the following documents:
1- For the vehicle:
• The provisional registration certificate (address in Algeria)
• The vehicle purchase invoice;
• The certificate of conformity.
• A “vehicle manufacturing date” certificate.
2- For furniture and personal effects:
• The inventory encrypted in two copies, including the vehicle.
3-Change of residence with transfer of activity or with creation of a new activity:
As part of its activities or the creation of an activity other than that carried out abroad, any Algerian national can benefit from the right to import without payment, clear customs with exemption from foreign trade control formalities and exemption from duties. Taxes, materials and equipment intended for the use of the previously approved activity, in accordance with the legislation in force
When it is a new authorized activity, the materials and equipment must be new or overhauled under warranty on the date of importation.
However, vehicles for transporting goods as part of a duly approved activity in Algeria must be imported in new condition. These include trucks, semi-trailers and trailers, concrete mixers, road tractors and special purpose vehicles.
Documents required:
• A file containing the same documents as an ordinary CCR and complying with the same
conditions (inventory of materials and equipment).
• Registration in the commercial register with the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
• Approval issued by the Algerian authorities concerned for the exercise, in Algeria, of
the activity to be transferred or created.
• Proof of the effective exercise of an activity abroad during the last three years preceding
the date of transfer.
• A sworn declaration declaring that these materials and equipment admitted to
exemption will not be transferred or loaned for three (03) years, without having first
paid duties and taxes.
The conditions for lifting the non-transferability of the vehicle imported under the CCR:
• Before two (02) years: full payment of duties and taxes due
• Between two (02) years and five (05) years: payment of half of the taxes due.
• Beyond five (05) years: the lifting of non-transferability is legal and without conditions.
