CONSULAR REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

Consular registration is a voluntary and non-compulsory administrative procedure which concerns Algerians residing regularly in the host country (Spain).
The consular registration card is issued free of charge. It is valid for five (5) years; its renewal must be requested (voluntary act).
Nationals residing in the constituency under the Algerian consulate in Alicante wishing to register for the first time are invited to report to the headquarters of the Algerian consulate in Alicante.

After registration, any change in situation (civil status, address, profession, etc.) must be reported to the consulate by providing the corresponding supporting documents.
In the event of a permanent return to Algeria, any registered person must request their removal from the registration file of the consular post in Alicante.

The documents to be provided for the first registration ( Originals + A4 format photocopies ):

• the registration application form duly completed, dated and signed, to be downloaded here.
• The Algerian passport (photocopies of the first 3 pages and the pages bearing the visa in Spain.
• The original of the 12 S birth certificate of the person concerned plus a copy of the S12.
• The original birth certificate, complete copy, of the father for people born in Algeria.
• The original birth certificate, full copy, of the father and grandfather for people born abroad: failing this, produce the Algerian nationality certificate issued by the court in Algeria.
• The naturalization decree if the applicant has acquired Algerian nationality, which will be issued by the Algerian court of his place of residence in Algeria.
• Justification of the family situation: family record book and marriage certificate, divorce decree, if applicable. It is necessary to take into account, in terms of purely administrative management, the de facto situation of divorced women and take into account divorce decisions issued by local courts (Spain)
• The Spanish residence card in the consular district that falls under Alicante or the valid Spanish national identity card.
• A recent proof of residence (dating back less than 3 months) or a certificate issued by the local authorities in Spain.
• A proof of activity, as the case may be: Work certificate, school certificate for the current year.
• Five (05) regulatory and recent identity photos of the front and of the same print (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).

The spouse and minor children under the age of 19, born to an Algerian father or an Algerian mother are registered on a subsidiary basis.
The spouse must present the same documents listed above.

Documents to be provided for minors (originals and A4 format photocopies):

• consular registration card of the legal guardian (father or kafil).
• The child's 12S birth certificate plus a copy of the 12S
• For Minor Children holding a Spanish residence is compulsory or the Spanish national identity card.
• Two recent passport photos of the same print.

Minors are registered with the parents as a subsidiary.
 

• Important : The presence of the legal guardian is mandatory.

The documents to be provided for the renewal of the registration card :

• The expired consular registration card.
• Registration renewal form (download here) duly completed, dated and signed
• Proof of residence ( Spanish residence card or valid Spanish national identity card) and a recto/verso photocopy.
• A recent proof of address (only in the event of a change of address - proof of address (telephone) plus a photocopy.
• Two (02) recent identity photos, full-face and of the same print.
• Work certificate or payslip or a school certificate for students and trainees.

Consular re-registration following a radiation, CCR or absence of more than 10 years

After having benefited from a certificate of change of residence (CCR) or following a cancellation of the registration file on personal request or following an absence of more than 10 years, re-registration is required for any national who settled again in the consular district. The person concerned must present the same documents as those provided for the first consular registration file / reference texts: