Consular Affairs
MILITARY SERVICE (Updated - 07/28/2011)
Delivery Of National Military Service Deferment Cards OR Exemption Cards
In order to facilitate our on-going efforts aimed at expediting delivery of National Military Service Deferment Cards or Exemption Cards received by our office, Algerian citizens who have submitted applications to that effect are hereby requested to contact the Office of Consular Affairs of the Embassy of Algeria.
To that end, applicants can either send an email to consular@algeria-us.org including their complete identification data, a home mailing address as well as a telephone number where they can be reached, or call the Office of Consular Affairs at (202) 265-2800, extensions 128 or 135.
Registration & Deferment
National Service registration (Recensement) is required at the age of 18. This procedure is automatically carried out by the Embassy for all Algerian nationals born in the United States of America, as well as those who are registered at the Embassy.
Presidential Decisions for Exemption
If you were born on or before December 31, 1987 and living in the United States of America please submit your application to the Embassy of Algeria to the United States of America/ Service National with the following documents listed :
1. Application / Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Original full birth certificate.
3. Two (2) pictures
4. Work certificate or Studies certificate
5. A copy of the Consular card Applications must be provided to the Embassy of Algeria to the United States of America along with the following documents.
Deferment
1. Application / Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Two (02) Pictures
3. Birth Certificate
4. Studies certificate for the current year.
5. Copy of the Consular card
Exemption for medical reasons
If you are applying to be exempted from the National Service on the basis of a medical condition, please provide the following documents:
1. Application / Fiche de Renseignements Service National
2. Medical Certificates
3. X-rays (if any)
4. Results of specialized medical tests
5. Surgical operation protocol
6. Clinical summary of the illness
7. Hospitalization certificates
5. Copy of the Consular card
Exemption for social reasons
1. A letter addressed to the Ministry of National Defense.
2. Two recent photographs,
3. A family record of civil status (for those who are married),
4. Copy of diplomas if any,
5. Work Certificate,
6. Family record of civil status for the parents,