Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original change of residence certificate issued in the origin country, stamped by the Algerian Consulate
• Original detailed inventory issued in the origin country, signed, valued and stamped by the Algerian Consulate
• Original certificate work delivered to the Algerian company
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Copy of resident permit / receipt of application for resident permit
• Packing list
• Contract work delivered by the Algerian company
• Diplomatic franchise
• Diplomatic card
• Copy of the Consular card (to be certified by the Algerian Consulate at origin)
• Consular deregistration certificate (from the Algerian Consulate at origin)
• Original letter from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) requesting the owner of the goods to come back to Algeria (Algerian diplomat)
• Original exemption certificate from the Algerian MoFA (Algerian diplomat)

Specific Information

• A radiation certificate from the consular services abroad must also be provided.
• Duty and tax exemption are only granted if valued inventory is less than 20,000 Euro.
• One shipment only is authorized duty free (1 by sea and 1 by air, maximum).
• All documents must be in French.
• Customer must be present for Customs purposes.
• Duty-free importation is only granted for a certain period; an extension must be applied to avoid penalties.
• Imported household goods must be re-exported when leaving the country (non-Algerians).
• Change of residence certificate must prove time abroad of at least 3 years and must be stamped by the Algerian Consulate at origin (returning citizens).
• A diplomatic franchise can be obtained by the diplomatic organization in Algiers (diplomats). 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original change of residence certificate (stamped by Customs)
• Copy of diplomatic card
• Original registration card and non-sale certificate
• Valued inventory of the vehicle
• OBL
• Original value declaration for the vehicle signed and stamped (diplomats) (on diplomatic organization letterhead)
• Letter of employment from diplomatic organization (diplomats)

Specific Information

• The maximum allowable engine power is 10 HP.
• Restrictions apply regarding importation of vehicles (age, power, etc.); contact agent for details.

Pets

Documents Required

• Veterinary health certificate
• Vaccination record

Specific Information

• All cats and dogs imported into Algeria require a veterinary health certificate and proof that the animal is vaccinated against rabies.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Appliances and electronics (one item each permitted duty free); invoices and receipts stating make, model and serial numbers are required on the detailed Inventory.

Prohibited Items

• Firearms, explosives and ammunitions
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Illegal drugs
• Precious metals
• Plant and plant products
• Pets and animals (authorization prior to import is required)
• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Pornographic material
• Gold and jewelry

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.algeria-cgny.org

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/algeria.html