People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Embassy of Algeria in Croatia

Important Notice to the Community: Certificate of Change of Residence (CCR) – General Conditions and Case-Specific File Requirements

The Embassy of Algeria in the Republic of Croatia – Consular Section – informs members of the Algerian community who are principally registered with the consular services and who wish to return permanently to Algeria that eligibility for the benefits of the Certificate of Change of Residence (CCR) is subject to the conditions and procedures set out below, including the 2026 rules concerning eligible vehicles under the CCR scheme.

1) General conditions

Algerian nationals who can prove three (3) years of uninterrupted residence outside Algeria and who wish to return permanently may, within the legal value limit, import duty- and tax-free:

their personal effects and belongings, including household furniture intended for personal use;
one (1) vehicle that is new or less than five (5) years old on the date it is introduced into Algerian customs territory.

2) Maximum admissible value (including the vehicle)

Eight million Algerian dinars (8,000,000 DZD), calculated at the exchange rate of the day, for trainee workers and students in training abroad;
Ten million Algerian dinars (10,000,000 DZD), calculated at the exchange rate of the day, for other nationals;
Any amount exceeding the authorized ceiling is subject to the general customs clearance regime.

3) Mandatory procedural points

The vehicle must be new or less than five (5) years old on the date of introduction.
The holder’s personal presence is required during customs clearance formalities.
The transfer of residence and personal effects must be completed within six (6) months from the date the CCR is issued.

4) Stamp duties

Four thousand Algerian dinars (4,000 DZD) for the Certificate of Change of Residence. This fee is increased by four hundred Algerian dinars (400 DZD) for each ten-thousand-dinar (10,000 DZD) bracket of the value declared on the inventory;
Two hundred Algerian dinars (200 DZD) for each of the following legalizations:
- consular registration card,
- vehicle registration certificate (carte grise),
- deregistration certificate (radiation),
- inventory,
- sworn statement (declaration on honour).
The fixed rate applied to stamp duties is: 1 EUR = 100 DZD.

5) Conditions for obtaining a CCR

Applicants must:

be over 19 years of age;
be principally registered with the consular services;
have never benefited from a CCR from any diplomatic or consular post, neither in their own name nor in the spouse’s name;
prove uninterrupted residence abroad for more than three (3) years as of the date of file submission;
for single, widowed, or divorced women, provide a birth certificate bearing the required marginal note/mention.

Important: it is recommended not to order or purchase the vehicle until the CCR file is approved by the consular services.

6) Conditions for admitting vehicles duty- and tax-free (2026 rules)

One (1) vehicle may be admitted duty- and tax-free, provided it falls within one of the following categories:

Passenger vehicle: electric, or spark-ignition piston engine (petrol/gasoline), or hybrid (petrol-electric), for the transport of persons, with engine capacity less than or equal to 1,800 cm³.
Utility vehicle: electric, or spark-ignition piston engine (petrol/gasoline), or hybrid (petrol-electric), for the transport of goods, with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5.950 tonnes.
Two-wheeled vehicle subject to registration.

Note: pleasure boats, jet skis, zodiacs, quad bikes and other similar craft/vehicles are subject to the payment of duties and taxes.

Critical notice: diesel vehicles are excluded from the CCR benefits.

7) Documents to provide before final approval (by applicant category)

(A) Salaried employees

a handwritten request addressed to the Embassy (Consular Section);
the consular registration card plus two (2) photocopies;
a certificate of employment and payslips covering the last three (3) years;
two (2) photocopies of the first page of the valid passport;
a valid residence permit (Croatia) or applicable valid identity/residence document, plus one photocopy;
a sworn statement confirming the applicant has never benefited from a CCR.

(B) Non-salaried applicants / jobseekers

a handwritten request addressed to the Embassy (Consular Section);
the consular registration card plus two (2) photocopies;
proof of status issued by the competent authority (jobseeker/unemployment) covering the last three (3) years;
two (2) photocopies of the first page of the valid passport;
a valid residence document plus one photocopy;
a sworn statement confirming the applicant has never benefited from a CCR.

(C) Students and trainees

a handwritten request addressed to the Embassy (Consular Section);
the consular registration card plus two (2) photocopies;
a school/university enrolment certificate covering the last three (3) years;
a traineeship/internship certificate covering the last three (3) years (if applicable);
two (2) photocopies of the first page of the valid passport;
a valid residence document plus one photocopy;
a sworn statement confirming the applicant has never benefited from a CCR.

(D) Retirees and pensioners

a handwritten request addressed to the Embassy (Consular Section);
the consular registration card plus two (2) photocopies;
a pension/retirement certificate issued by the paying body covering the last three (3) years;
two (2) photocopies of the first page of the valid passport;
a valid residence document plus one photocopy;
a sworn statement confirming the applicant has never benefited from a CCR.

8) Additional documents required after approval (originals + copies)

(A) Vehicle documents

for new vehicles: provisional registration certificate showing an address in Algeria;
for used vehicles (less than 5 years old): registration certificate duly cancelled/marked as transferred, as applicable;
purchase invoice;
certificate of conformity;
“date of manufacture” certificate for new vehicles;
for used vehicles (less than 5 years old): deed of sale/transfer certificate and a valid technical inspection certificate.

(B) Furniture and personal effects

a valued inventory (in two copies), including the vehicle.

9) Change of residence with transfer of an activity or creation of a new activity (where applicable)

In the framework of transferring an existing activity or creating a new activity different from that carried out abroad, Algerian nationals may benefit from the right to import, free of payment and with exemption from certain external trade control formalities, the equipment and materials intended for the use of an activity that has been approved in advance, in accordance with the legislation in force.

Where a newly authorized activity is concerned, the equipment and materials must be new or refurbished under warranty at the time of importation.

However, goods-transport vehicles imported within the framework of an activity duly approved in Algeria must be imported in new condition only. This includes trucks, semi-trailers and trailers, concrete mixers, road tractors and special-purpose vehicles.

Documents to provide:

a file containing the same documents as a standard CCR, subject to the same conditions (including an inventory of equipment and materials);
registration in the commercial register with the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
the approval issued by the competent Algerian authorities to carry out, in Algeria, the activity to be transferred or created;
evidence of the effective exercise of an activity abroad during the three (3) years preceding the date of transfer;
a sworn statement undertaking that the equipment and materials admitted under exemption will neither be sold nor lent for three (3) years, unless duties and taxes have been paid beforehand.

10) Lifting the non-transferability restriction for a vehicle imported under CCR

Before two (2) years: full payment of all duties and taxes due;
Between two (2) and five (5) years: payment of half of the taxes due;
Beyond five (5) years: lifting of the restriction is automatic and unconditional.

Transitional Arrangements Concerning Vehicles under the CCR

With regard to vehicles, a transitional regime remains in force until 30 June 2026, exceptionally allowing the customs clearance of new diesel vehicles under the Certificate of Change of Residence (CCR) for applicants who can provide supporting documents showing that the acquisition process had been initiated before 1 January 2026 for the purpose of change of residence. Depending on the case, such documents may include a purchase invoice, order form, proof of partial payment, or any other acceptable document establishing the date on which the acquisition process began. All applications remain subject to verification of the supporting documents and compliance with the applicable conditions and procedures.

Prijevod:

Važna obavijest zajednici: Potvrda o promjeni prebivališta

(CCR) – opći uvjeti i dokumentacija prema slučaju

Veleposlanstvo Alžira u Republici Hrvatskoj – Konzularni odjel – obavještava članove alžirske zajednice koji su prvenstveno konzularno registrirani i žele se trajno vratiti u Alžir da se pravo na pogodnosti Potvrde o promjeni prebivališta (CCR) ostvaruje prema uvjetima i postupcima u nastavku, uključujući pravila iz 2026. vezana uz prihvatljiva vozila u okviru CCR-a.

1) Opći uvjeti

Alžirski državljani koji mogu dokazati tri (3) godine neprekinutog boravka izvan Alžira i žele se trajno vratiti mogu, u granicama zakonom propisane vrijednosti, uvesti bez carinskih davanja i poreza:

svoje osobne stvari i predmete, uključujući namještaj namijenjen osobnoj uporabi;
jedno (1) vozilo koje je novo ili mlađe od pet (5) godina na dan uvoza u alžirsko carinsko područje.

2) Najveća dopuštena vrijednost (uključujući vozilo)

8.000.000 alžirskih dinara (DZD), izračunato po tečaju dana, za pripravnike i studente na osposobljavanju u inozemstvu;
10.000.000 alžirskih dinara (DZD), izračunato po tečaju dana, za ostale državljane;
svaki iznos iznad dopuštenog limita podliježe općem carinskom režimu.

3) Obvezne proceduralne odredbe

Vozilo mora biti novo ili mlađe od pet (5) godina na dan uvoza.
Osobna prisutnost nositelja CCR-a obvezna je tijekom carinskih formalnosti.
Prijenos prebivališta i selidbenih stvari mora biti dovršen u roku od šest (6) mjeseci od datuma izdavanja CCR-a.

4) Biljezi (stamp duty)

4.000 DZD za Potvrdu o promjeni prebivališta (CCR). Ovaj se iznos uvećava za 400 DZD za svaki prag od 10.000 DZD vrijednosti deklarirane u popisu (inventaru);
200 DZD za ovjeru svakog od sljedećih dokumenata:
- konzularna registracijska kartica,
- prometna dozvola / registracija vozila (carte grise),
- potvrda o odjavi (radiation),
- inventar (popis),
- izjava na čast (izjava pod prisegom).
Fiksni tečaj za obračun biljega: 1 EUR = 100 DZD.

5) Uvjeti za dobivanje CCR-a

Podnositelj zahtjeva mora:

imati više od 19 godina;
biti prvenstveno konzularno registriran;
nikada ranije nije koristio CCR u bilo kojem diplomatskom ili konzularnom predstavništvu, ni u svoje ime ni u ime supružnika;
dokazati neprekinuti boravak u inozemstvu dulji od tri (3) godine na dan predaje zahtjeva;
za žene koje su slobodne, udovice ili razvedene: dostaviti rodni list s obveznom zabilješkom/napomenom.

Važno: preporučuje se ne naručivati niti kupovati vozilo prije nego konzularne službe odobre CCR predmet.

6) Uvjeti za uvoz vozila uz oslobođenje (pravila 2026.)

U okviru CCR-a može se odobriti jedno (1) vozilo, pod uvjetom da pripada jednoj od sljedećih kategorija:

Osobno vozilo: električno ili benzinsko (motor s paljenjem iskrom) ili hibridno (benzin–električno), za prijevoz osoba, obujma motora ≤ 1.800 cm³.
Lako gospodarsko/teretno vozilo: električno ili benzinsko ili hibridno (benzin–električno), za prijevoz robe, s najvećom dopuštenom ukupnom masom ≤ 5,950 tona.
Dvokotačno vozilo koje podliježe registraciji.

Napomena: plovila za razonodu, jet-ski, zodiaci, quadovi i slična plovila/vozila podliježu plaćanju carinskih davanja i poreza.

Ključno: dizelska vozila isključena su iz pogodnosti CCR-a.

7) Dokumenti prije “konačnog odobrenja” (prema statusu)

(A) Zaposleni (plaćeni rad)

vlastoručno pisani zahtjev upućen Veleposlanstvu (Konzularni odjel);
konzularna registracijska kartica + dvije (2) preslike;
potvrda o zaposlenju i isplatne liste koje pokrivaju posljednje tri (3) godine;
dvije (2) preslike prve stranice važeće putovnice;
važeća boravišna/isprava o boravku + preslika;
izjava na čast da podnositelj nikada nije koristio CCR.

(B) Nezaposleni / tražitelji posla

vlastoručno pisani zahtjev upućen Veleposlanstvu (Konzularni odjel);
konzularna registracijska kartica + dvije (2) preslike;
potvrda nadležnog tijela o statusu (nezaposlenost/traženje posla) za posljednje tri (3) godine;
dvije (2) preslike prve stranice važeće putovnice;
važeća boravišna/isprava o boravku + preslika;
izjava na čast da podnositelj nikada nije koristio CCR.

(C) Studenti i pripravnici

vlastoručno pisani zahtjev upućen Veleposlanstvu (Konzularni odjel);
konzularna registracijska kartica + dvije (2) preslike;
potvrda o školovanju/studiranju za posljednje tri (3) godine;
potvrda o praksi/pripravništvu za posljednje tri (3) godine (ako je primjenjivo);
dvije (2) preslike prve stranice važeće putovnice;
važeća boravišna/isprava o boravku + preslika;
izjava na čast da podnositelj nikada nije koristio CCR.

(D) Umirovljenici i korisnici mirovina

vlastoručno pisani zahtjev upućen Veleposlanstvu (Konzularni odjel);
konzularna registracijska kartica + dvije (2) preslike;
potvrda o mirovini koju izdaje isplatitelj, za posljednje tri (3) godine;
dvije (2) preslike prve stranice važeće putovnice;
važeća boravišna/isprava o boravku + preslika;
izjava na čast da podnositelj nikada nije koristio CCR.

8) Dopuna dokumentacije nakon odobrenja (izvornici + preslike)

(A) Dokumenti za vozilo

za nova vozila: privremena registracija s navedenom adresom u Alžiru;
za rabljena vozila (mlađa od 5 godina): prometna dozvola/registracija uredno poništena ili označena sukladno propisu;
račun o kupnji vozila;
potvrda o sukladnosti (certificate of conformity);
potvrda o datumu proizvodnje vozila (za nova vozila);
za rabljena vozila (mlađa od 5 godina): ugovor o kupoprodaji/prijenosu i važeći tehnički pregled.

(B) Namještaj i osobne stvari

vrijednosni inventar u dva (2) primjerka, uključujući i vozilo.

9) Promjena prebivališta uz prijenos djelatnosti ili pokretanje nove djelatnosti (ako je primjenjivo)

U okviru prijenosa postojeće djelatnosti ili pokretanja nove djelatnosti, alžirski državljani mogu ostvariti pravo na uvoz opreme i materijala namijenjenih odobrenoj djelatnosti, sukladno važećem zakonodavstvu, uz posebne uvjete.

Kada je riječ o novoodobrenoj djelatnosti, oprema i materijali moraju biti novi ili obnovljeni pod jamstvom na dan uvoza.

Vozila za prijevoz robe koja ulaze u okvir uredno odobrene djelatnosti u Alžiru moraju se uvesti isključivo kao nova (kamioni, poluprikolice i prikolice, mikseri za beton, tegljači i vozila posebne namjene).

Potrebni dokumenti:

isti skup dokumenata kao i za standardni CCR (uz inventar opreme i materijala);
upis u trgovački registar pri Alžirskoj gospodarskoj komori;
odobrenje nadležnih alžirskih tijela za obavljanje djelatnosti u Alžiru;
dokaz o stvarnom obavljanju djelatnosti u inozemstvu tijekom tri (3) godine prije prijenosa;
izjava na čast da se oprema i materijali uvezeni uz oslobođenje neće prodati niti posuditi tijekom tri (3) godine bez prethodne uplate davanja i poreza.

10) Ukidanje zabrane otuđenja vozila uvezenog u okviru CCR-a

prije dvije (2) godine: puna uplata svih davanja i poreza;
između dvije (2) i pet (5) godina: uplata polovice davanja;
nakon pet (5) godina: ukidanje zabrane je automatsko i bezuvjetno.

Prijelazne odredbe za vozila u okviru CCR-a

U pogledu vozila, do 30. lipnja 2026. na snazi je prijelazni režim koji, iznimno, dopušta carinjenje novih vozila s dizelskim motorom u okviru Potvrde o promjeni prebivališta (CCR) za podnositelje koji mogu dostaviti popratne isprave iz kojih proizlazi da je postupak nabave vozila započet prije 1. siječnja 2026. radi promjene prebivališta. Ovisno o slučaju, te isprave mogu uključivati račun o kupnji, narudžbenicu, dokaz o djelomičnom plaćanju ili bilo koju drugu prihvatljivu ispravu kojom se dokazuje datum početka postupka nabave. Svi zahtjevi i dalje podliježu provjeri priloženih isprava te ispunjavanju važećih uvjeta i postupaka.