CERTIFICAT DE CHANGEMENT DE RÉSIDENCE

1) General Conditions :

Algerian nationals residing within the consular district of the Consulate General of Algeria in Montreal for at least three (3) years, who are duly registered with the Consulate and wish to return permanently to Algeria, may import the following items free of customs duties and taxes, within the amount set by law: DZD 8 million for trainees and students, and DZD 10 million for Algerian nationals living abroad:

• Their personal belongings and effects, including furniture intended for personal use.
• One passenger vehicle, utility vehicle, or two-wheeled vehicle subject to registration, new or less than five (5) years old on the date it is introduced into the customs territory.

Important:

• The importation of diesel-powered vehicles is no longer permitted.
• The holder of the consular registration card must be present during customs clearance formalities.

2) Conditions for Obtaining a Change of Residence Certificate (CCR)

• Be over 19 years of age.
• Be registered with the Consulate as the principal applicant.
• Have never previously benefited from a CCR issued by a diplomatic or consular post, either in their own name or in the name of their spouse.
• Provide proof of uninterrupted residence of more than three years on the date the application is submitted.

3) Conditions for Duty-Free Vehicle Admission

1. An electric passenger vehicle, a spark-ignition piston-engine gasoline vehicle, or a hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle for the transport of persons, with an engine displacement of 1,800 cm³ or less.
2. An electric utility vehicle, a spark-ignition piston-engine gasoline vehicle, or a hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle for the transport of goods, with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5.950 tonnes.
3. A two-wheeled vehicle subject to registration.

4) Procedure for Obtaining a Change of Residence Certificate (CCR)

The applicant must first submit a CCR application file containing the following documents:

1. A duly completed application for a Change of Residence Certificate.
2. A copy of the valid consular registration card.
3. A photocopy of the first page of the valid passport.

For employees, self-employed persons, or business owners:

• An employment certificate, business registration, or any other document related to the applicant’s professional status.
• Quebec or Canadian tax assessments/returns for the last three (03) years.

For students and trainees:

• The last three (03) school attendance certificates, or proof of uninterrupted residence for more than three years (internship, training, etc.).

Once approval is granted, the file must be completed with the originals and photocopies of the following documents:

For the vehicle (originals and photocopies):

A/ New vehicles:

• Vehicle registration certificate.
• Vehicle purchase invoice.
• Certificate of conformity.

B/ Vehicles less than five (5) years old:

• Vehicle registration certificate.
• Vehicle purchase invoice or sales contract.
• Technical inspection certificate issued within the last three (03) months.
• An administrative certificate confirming that there is no lien or encumbrance on the vehicle.