The measure allowing dual nationals to travel to Algeria with only an expired passport without first requesting a visa has ended. However, Algerians abroad find themselves stuck in the face of the unavailability of appointments for the renewal of their passports and other biometric documents.
A problem already highlighted by the immigration deputy, Abdelouahab Yagoubi, who announced the availability of appointments, for members of the diaspora, for the renewal of their biometric documents.
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The diaspora faced with the unavailability of appointments at consulates
As a reminder, the Algerian authorities put in place, for the previous summer season, a facilitation allowing dual nationals to travel to Algeria with an expired Algerian passport or identity card without first requesting a visa; this measure ended last October.
In this wake, the deputy for immigration, Abdelouahab Yagoubi announced, in a publication, the unavailability of appointments at several Algerian consulates. “ Our consulates’ appointment booking platforms suffer from recurring bugs, complicating essential procedures for users. These dysfunctions reveal a lack of effective management and investment, thus penalizing our fellow citizens“, writes the MP who highlights the unavailability of appointments for passport renewal until June 2025.
The Consulate General of Algeria in Montreal announces new appointments
In order to address the concerns of Algerian nationals and to respond to the large number of appointment requests, the Consulate General of Algeria in Montreal has published a new press release in which it announces its decision to add more new appointments, during the current month of November, for the establishment of biometric documents.
« This operation will be continued gradually over the coming months in order to ensure quality services and in the best possible conditions in terms of reception, processing of requests and compliance with deadlines.“, indicates the press release in question.
Furthermore, Algerian nationals established in Montreal are asked to consult the “Make an appointment” section on the consulate website, and to present themselves, at the headquarters of the diplomatic representation, with their complete files.
The consulate emphasizes that for emergency cases, which will be studied on a case-by-case basis, those concerned are asked to send a request to the following addresses: [email protected] / cc [email protected]. And this, explaining the reason for the emergency and attaching a copy of the passport and any other necessary documents.
To conclude, it is important to specify that multiple appointments booked in the name of the same person will be automatically canceled.
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