Algeria's Ministry of National Education officially adopted the Apostille system for international public document certification on Tuesday, July 9, 2026. The Ministry of National Education announced on Tuesday the official adoption of the Apostille system for certifying public documents for use abroad, with the system being adopted on July 9, 2026. This new system allows citizens to submit requests for Apostille certificates via the national platform apostille.gov.dz. The Ministry invited citizens wishing to obtain an Apostille certificate to submit their requests via this dedicated national platform. Concurrently, Algeria Post launched the marketing service for the Apostille voucher on July 9 of the current month. The Directorate General of Taxes also announced the specific methods for paying the required stamp duty for the Apostille international certification certificate.
Scope of New Certification
The new procedure encompasses all public documents originating from the central administration of the Ministry of National Education, as well as those issued by education directorates across the wilayas. The new procedure includes all public documents issued by the central administration of the Ministry of National Education, education directorates across the wilayas, as well as pedagogical certificates and documents issued by educational institutions under its supervision. It also includes pedagogical certificates and other documents released by educational institutions operating under the Ministry's supervision. This certification process is specifically designed for official documents intended for use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention. The scope of this procedure extends to documents issued by various governmental sectors, including the Ministries of Interior, Justice, Higher Education and Scientific Research, National Education, and Vocational Training and Education. This procedure exclusively concerns official documents intended for use in countries party to the Hague Convention, issued by sectors including the Ministries of Interior, Justice, Higher Education and Scientific Research, National Education, and Vocational Training and Education.
Legal Basis and Implementation
The adoption of the Apostille system by Algeria's Ministry of National Education implements the provisions of the Hague Convention dated October 5, 1961. This international treaty specifically addresses the abolition of the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents. The adoption of the Apostille system is in implementation of the provisions of the Hague Convention dated October 5, 1961, concerning the abolition of the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents. By integrating the Apostille procedure, Algeria aligns its document certification practices with established international standards, aiming to streamline the process for its citizens. This move marks a significant step towards modernizing administrative processes and facilitating international exchanges for Algerian citizens. The system simplifies the authentication of public documents, making them recognizable and valid in other signatory countries without requiring further diplomatic or consular legalization. This move facilitates smoother international transactions and official procedures for Algerian academic and administrative documents. The Ministry's decision ensures that documents originating from its central administration, education directorates, and supervised educational institutions can be certified efficiently for use abroad. The implementation shows Algeria's commitment to international cooperation and ease of document verification for its citizens engaged in international activities.
Fees and Procedures
The stamp duty for each Apostille certificate delivered by the Ministry of National Education is set at 1500 Algerian Dinars. This fee covers the official certification process required for international document use. The stamp duty is set at 1500 Algerian Dinars per certificate delivered. This standardized fee applies to all certificates issued under the new system by the Ministry of National Education. Should an Apostille voucher be lost, damaged, or stolen, a procedure exists for obtaining a replacement. A second copy of the voucher can be requested from the issuing authority. This re-issuance incurs a reduced stamp duty of 600 Algerian Dinars, facilitating access to necessary documentation even after unforeseen circumstances. In case of loss, damage, or theft of the voucher, a second copy can be requested from the issuing authority for a reduced stamp duty of 600 Algerian Dinars. This measure ensures that citizens can maintain their certified documents without undue burden if the original voucher is compromised.