Algerians residing in France, as well as those living on Algerian territory, are subject to the obligation of national service. This approach, essential in the context of civic obligations, can pose specific challenges for expatriates. A recent announcement from the Algerian consulates in France provides important details for the year 2025.
Who is covered by national service?
All the Algerians aged 19 and over must be registered for national service. This includes citizens residing abroad, who must regularize their situation at consulates. For those unable to perform their service due to professional, medical or personal constraints, it is possible to submit a regularization file. This file may lead to an exemption or suspension.
For the year 2025, a ministerial commission will meet in February to review the requests. The Algerians concerned must, however, ensure that their documents are up to date and transmitted within the stipulated deadlines. Indeed, the Algerian Consulate in Nantes issued a notice indicating that “ the ministerial commission for national service will examine the files relating to requests for exemption/deferral during the month of February ».
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Procedures to follow and necessary documents
Algerian nationals must therefore send their files to their consulate before January 21, 2025. Several documents are required for their request to be taken into account:
- Residence permit or valid receipt : Copies of residence permits expiring before February 2025 must be updated.
- Professional proof : For employees, a pay slip or an employment contract is required. Self-employed workers must provide documents such as a Kbis extract or any other proof of activity.
- School certificate : Students must prove their enrollment in an educational institution.
It is possible to send these documents either by post or by e-mail to the competent consulate. People who have already provided valid documents or obtained an exemption or reprieve card are not affected by this new approach.
Consequences in the event of non-regularization
Failure to regularize your situation may result in administrative restrictions, particularly in terms of international travel and of renewal of official documentssuch as passports or identity cards. It is therefore crucial for Algerians in France to respect the deadlines set.
Consulates are available to nationals to assist them in their procedures. They recall that these procedures aim to guarantee equal treatment between all Algerian citizens, wherever they are. This announcement constitutes an opportunity for Algerians in France to regularize their situation and avoid any inconvenience in the future.
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