JVK Africa Ltd.
25 Chem. Abdelkader Gadouche,
Hydra 16035
Algeria, Algiers
Tel: +00 213 21 603674
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page

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.

Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.