Consular Services

Consular Services:

Embassy of India, Algiers provides various consular services. Applications for these services will be accepted between 0900 hours to 1200 hours from Sunday to Thursday except holidays. Delivery of the serviced documents will be made between 1430 hours to 1600 hours from Sunday to Thursday excluding holidays. Indian citizens living in the jurisdiction of the Embassy of India, Algiers and citizens who during their visit to Algeria need consular services for whatsoever reason are eligible to apply for required services through this Embassy. It would be our endeavour to provide efficient services to all applicants in the shortest possible time.

Applicants seeking Consular Services may please note the following:
Additional documents may be needed depending upon the documents presented for consular services.
The applicant has to come in person
The applicant must produce Passport, Resident Permit or any other document in original for verification
All copies of the documents should be self-attested (with sign and date)
For details of fees click here (https://www.indianembassyalgiers.gov.in/page/fee-schedule/)
Forms: Applicants seeking various passport and consular services from the Embassy of India, Algiers may have to fill up one or more forms depending upon the services they require and the documents they produce for the same. For convenience of the applicants and to make the process of rendering the services quicker, a set of forms are available on the link - Link for forms (https://www.indianembassyalgiers.gov.in/page/forms/)

3.Documents required for various Consular Services

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	::	Application form for Miscellaneous services on Indian passport, with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original Passport (& additional booklets if any) along with copy of first and last two pages of the current passport containing particulars of the applicant and other relevant pages Residence and Work Permit One passport size photograph (Note: In the case, where the passport was issued from another Passport Issuing Authority (PIA), PCC can be issued only after receipt of confirmation from that PIA.
Life Certificate	:	Application form for Miscellaneous services on Indian passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original Passport (& additional booklets if any) along with copy of first and last two pages of the current passport containing particulars of the applicant and other relevant pages Original of the Life Certificate in the Format prescribed by the concerned Bank/Institution to be signed in person before the Consular Officer of the Embassy
Registration of Death	:	Application form for Miscellaneous services on Indian passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original passport of the deceased Death Certificate/Post mortem report from the hospital indicating cause of death. The documents have to be in English only or accompanied by English translation. Police Report in case of unnatural death Embalming Certificate issued by Algerian authorities, in case the body of the deceased has to be carried to India Original passport and one photocopy of first and last two pages of the passport showing personal particulars of the person informing about the death and resident permit Please contact the Consular Officer immediately on the death of Indian nationals in Algeria with complete information. Indian passport is required to be cancelled and Death Certificate obtained from the Embassy. In case the body / ashes is to be transported to India, the Consular Officer will advise on the other formalities.
Registration for Algerian authorities	:	Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Registration form Original Passport (& additional booklets if any) along with copy of first and last two pages of the current passport containing particulars of the applicant and other relevant pages Other documents required as per e-SEWA portal
Attestation of Documents	:	Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original Passport (& additional booklets if any) along with copy of first and last two pages of the current passport containing particulars of the applicant and other relevant pages Documents to be attested in original with a copy
Attestation of Power of Attorney	:	Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original Passport (& additional booklets if any) along with copy of first and last two pages of the current passport containing particulars of the applicant and other relevant pages Documents to be attested in original with a copy (Note: Signature on the document should be made before the Consular Officer)
Attestation of Signature on affidavit(s)	:	Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit Original affidavits(s) to be attested with one copy of each document (Note: Signature on the document should be made before the Consular Officer)
Attestation of Signature on affidavit to obtain passport for a minor child residing in India: Please note that parent signing the affidavit is required to sign the affidavit in the present of the Consular Officer of the Embassy		-Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf -Original affidavits(s) to be attested with one copy of each document -Parents Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit -Marriage Certificate
Attestation of signature on Power of Attorney: Please note that the person signing the Power of Attorney (POA) is required to sign the affidavit in the presence of the Consular Officer of the Embassy		Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original Power of Attorney to be attested with one copy of each document Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit
Attestation of signature on documents originating in India: (ex. Copies of passport, PIO/OCI card etc		Original document to be attested/authenticated Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original affidavit to be attested with one copy of the document Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit
Attestation/Authentication of documents originating in India (e.g. School/ College/ University certificates, Salary certificates etc. (fee will be charged for each document/page to be attested/authenticated	:	Original documents attested/ authenticated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India. For more information please visit www.mea.gov.in/legalization-of-documents.htm/https://www.mea.gov.in/apostille.htm Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original affidavit to be attested with one copy of the document Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit
Attestation/Authentication of documents originating in Algeria. (fee will be charged for each document/page to be attested/authenticated)		Original document attested/authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, along with official translation. Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original affidavit to be attested with one copy of the document Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit
No Objection Certificate / Birth Certificate / Non-Resident Certificate /Non-Resident Indian Status Certificate	:	Application form for Miscellaneous Services on Indian Passport with one passport size photograph pasted on it https://passport.gov.in/nri/external2pdf Original passport and copy of the first and last two pages on the passport containing personal particulars and residence permit One recent passport size photograph (35 mm X 45 mm) (Note: For NRI certificate, minimum 3 years stay in Algeria is required

General guidelines/information for Consular Service seekers/applicants:
(i) The applicant should fill the surname, given name, date and place of birth and other details like permanent address in India including Postal Index Number (PIN), name(s) of parents and spouse etc. correctly and legibly.
(ii) All applications are to be accompanied with photocopy of the prescribed pages of the passport - first & last three pages containing personal particulars, page containing valid visa and ID/Aadhar card. Photographs should be preferably in bright colour with white background and should be of the size of 35 mm X 45 mm. Photographs should have a frontal view with both ears and chin to forehead being visible. Eyes should be open. There should not be any distracting shadow on the face or on the background. Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown in the picture. The expression on the face should look natural.
(iii) The Embassy may ask for additional documents from the applicant, if needed, for verification during the process of issuance of requisite document.
(iv) Delivery of serviced document would be done, preferably, to the applicant himself/herself or to the person authorized by the applicant in writing and accompanied with the official receipt given to him/her at the time of submission of the application for service.
(v) The scale of fee for various consular services are prescribed by the Government of India from time to time and are subject to change. These changes will be notified in the Embassy’s website as and when occur.
(vi) It is an offence under the Passport Act 1967 to furnish false information in the application. Passport facilities would be denied on grounds of suppression of material information, submission of incorrect particulars, wilful damage/loss of passport or for unauthorized change/tampering. The passport can be impounded or revoked for violation of one or more of the provisions of the Passport Act. It is also an offence to hold more than one valid passport at a time. Those Indian citizens acquiring citizenship/passport of another country should surrender their Indian Passport to the Indian Embassy. Application for renewal (new booklet) of passport can be submitted if the final validity of the passport is less than one year. Indian nationals are advised to have their passports renewed at least six months before the expiry of validity. This will help them in avoiding situations as some countries require a minimum of six months’ passport validity for issuing visas.

(vii) Applicants/Consular Service seekers are advised not to bring bags, briefcases, camera/mobile phones and laptops to the Embassy premises.
5. Details of Fees for various Consular Services are given separately in the website.