CONSULAR REGISTRATION

The Consulate General of Algeria in Montreal invites all Algerian nationals residing within its jurisdiction who have not yet registered to contact its services to complete the necessary formalities. The consular district covers the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Consular registration is the foundation of consular administration. It enables Algerian citizens to:

• benefit from consular protection;
• obtain, in accordance with applicable regulations, administrative, identity, travel, civil-status documents, etc.;
• benefit, subject to the conditions provided by law, from exemption from customs duties and taxes on personal belongings and a vehicle imported upon their definitive return to Algeria;
• be registered on the electoral roll and thus participate in the political life of their country by taking part, at their place of registration, in the various elections held.

• Any Algerian citizen legally residing abroad may register with the diplomatic or consular mission;
• Any Algerian citizen aged 19 or over is registered as the principal registrant;
• The spouse of the principal registrant and minor children are registered as dependants;
• An unmarried, widowed, or divorced woman is registered as the principal registrant.

An initial consular card application or a renewal application must be submitted in person by the applicant or, exceptionally, by mail for nationals residing in distant cities (Quebec City, Moncton, etc.), to the Consulate General at: 3415 Saint-Urbain Street, Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2N2.

Algerian citizens are hereby informed that the consular card may be collected exclusively at the Consulate and only upon presentation of an Algerian passport.

The Consulate General reserves the right to request additional documents depending on the applicant’s particular situation. The issuance of the consular registration card is free of charge. It is valid for five (5) years, and the holder must request its renewal upon expiry.

1. The consular registration application form, duly completed, dated, and signed.
2. Three (03) recent identical front-facing identity photographs (3.5 × 4.5 cm).
3. A photocopy of the first page of the passport and the page showing the entry visa for Canada.
4. A photocopy of the Algerian identity document (National Identity Card).
5. A photocopy of the applicant’s valid immigration status: work or study permit, permanent resident card, Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), citizenship card, or citizenship certificate.
6. The applicant’s birth certificate (in both Arabic and French).
   • For married persons: marriage certificate or a copy of the family record book;
   • For divorced women: a photocopy of the divorce judgment, together with an exequatur if the divorce judgment was issued by a foreign court.
7. A photocopy of recent proof of address (issued within the last three months): lease agreement, rent receipt, Hydro-Québec bill, Bell telephone bill, or any other document. For persons hosted by someone else: a sworn declaration from the host, legalized by the city hall of the place of residence.
8. For employees: a photocopy of proof of employment, such as a pay slip or pensioner card, as applicable.
9. For students: a photocopy of an enrolment certificate or admission letter.

Documents required for minors (under 19 years of age):

• If the child was born in Algeria: a full copy of the birth certificate or a certified copy of the 12S document.
• If the child was born abroad: an extract of the birth certificate transcribed at the consulate responsible for the place of birth, or a certified copy of the 12S document.
• A copy of their permanent resident card, citizenship certificate, or Canadian passport.
• Two recent identical identity photographs, taken within the last six months, measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• The presence of the father or legal guardian is mandatory for the issuance of any document for a minor.

Required documents:

1. The expired consular registration card;
2. The consular registration application form, duly completed, dated, and signed;
3. A photocopy of the applicant’s valid immigration status: work or study permit, permanent resident card, Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), citizenship card, or citizenship certificate;
4. A photocopy of recent proof of address (issued within the last three months): lease agreement, rent receipt, Hydro-Québec bill, Bell telephone bill, or any other document;
5. Two (02) recent identical front-facing identity photographs.

Re-registration is required for any national who settles again within the consular district after having obtained a Certificate of Change of Residence (CCR), or after having been removed from the consular registration records at their request. The applicant must provide the same documents listed above.

It is strongly recommended to inform the Consular Registration Service of any change of address and/or telephone or fax number by sending, by mail, fax, or email, a letter together with a copy of a supporting document showing the new address.