National Service

Military Service

  • The Consulate General systematically conducts a census (Recensement) of young Algerians born in the USA and elsewhere between January 1st, 2006 and December 31st, 2006, and who are registered with its services.  
  • Applicants born overseas must send the census file.  
  • Failure to enroll may result in the loss of the right of exemption, deferment, or deferral of incorporation.
  • All related documents can be filed in person without a prior appointment or by mail.
  • Below are the procedures of regularization, military card rectification, and replacement provided by law.  

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EXEMPTION CARD REPLACEMENT


Citizens who lost their exemption card can request a replacement card (duplicate) by submitting  the following documents:

  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) copy of the exemption (if available);
  • Loss report form (The form should be notarized if you mail your application).

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CORRECTING ERRORS


In case there is an error on your exemption card, you can apply for a corrected one by submitting :

  • Request for correction hand-signed letter (There is no specific form);
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate (12S is not acceptable);
  • Original deferment or exemption card (if available).

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CENSUS (Resensement)


Required documents:

  • Enrollment form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues then hand signed by the legal guardian;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate;
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope to mail the census certificate.

NB: a census certificate is issued to the concerned people. However, those concerned and retarded during their census period are automatically listed according to the law. 


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DEFERMENT


Required documents:

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  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
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  • Copy of school transcript, enrollment (school IDs are not accepted) or the last school diploma/certificate;
  • For a faster and safer return of your documents, provide a Prepaid USPS Priority return envelope.

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EXEMPTION


Required documents:

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  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate (12S is not acceptable);
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  • For a faster and safer return of your documents, provide a Prepaid USPS Priority return envelope.

For further information about this service, please do not hesitate to contact us


EXEMPTION


Required documents:

  • ;
  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate (12S is not acceptable);
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  • One (01) copy of the last obtained diploma (Algerian or US) or last school enrolment certificate;
  • For a faster and safer return of your documents, provide a Prepaid USPS Priority return envelope.

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EXEMPTION


Such as family-supporting reasons (soutien de famille), or any social reason worthy of interest.

Required documents:

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  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate (12S is not acceptable);
  • One (01) copy of the last obtained diploma (Algerian or US) or last school enrolment certificate;
  • Original previous deferment document (if available);
  • Letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense under the authority of the Consulate of Algeria in New York;
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  • Copy of the family record book for the parents;
  • Documents demonstrating the position of the brothers towards national service (if applicable);
  • For a faster and safer return of your documents, provide a Prepaid USPS Priority return envelope.

For further information about this service, please do not hesitate to contact us


EXEMPTION


Such as family-supporting reasons (soutien de famille), or any social reason worthy of interest.

Required documents:

  • ;
  • Application form duly completed electronically on-screen, as handwritten forms may cause processing delays or issues;
  • Two (2) recent passport photos 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) in size;
  • One (01) Original Algerian birth certificate (12S is not acceptable);
  • One (01) copy of the last obtained diploma (Algerian or US) or last school enrolment certificate;
  • Original previous deferment document (if available);
  • Letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense under the authority of the Consulate of Algeria in New York;
  • ;
  • Copy of the family record book for the parents;
  • Documents demonstrating the position of the brothers towards national service (if applicable);
  • For a faster and safer return of your documents, provide a Prepaid USPS Priority return envelope.

For further information about this service, please do not hesitate to contact us

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