As the Toussaint holiday approaches, Algerian consulates in France have released new guidelines for biometric passport applications and renewals. The consulate in Metz has announced that it will accept applications with or without an appointment, while the consulate in Nantes will hold a special session in Laval on September 27 for document pick-up. Meanwhile, the Paris consulate has introduced an online renewal system for registered citizens.
The consulate in Laval, operated by the Nantes consulate, will hold a special session on September 27 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Chemin de la Fuye, 132 avenue du Général Patton. This session is reserved for four services: recording biometric data, picking up passports and national identity cards, issuing attestations of deferment, and delivering national service dispensation cards. The session is open to those who have previously submitted a complete application for a biometric passport or electronic national identity card.
To collect their documents in Laval, users must register by September 25 at 9:00 am via the provided link or QR code. Those who have previously submitted their applications on September 13 do not need to register for biometric data recording. The Laval session is one of several initiatives by Algerian consulates in France to manage the influx of passport applications ahead of the holiday season.
The Metz consulate has announced that it will accept passport applications with or without an appointment, although those with appointments will be prioritized. The consulate had introduced an appointment system for biometric passports and identity cards in April 2024. Applicants can submit their documents without an appointment, but are advised to schedule one to avoid delays.
In Metz, passport pick-up can be done without an appointment from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the dedicated counter. Applicants must present their deposit receipt, old passport, and original birth certificate 12S. The presence of the applicant is mandatory for those aged 12 and above for fingerprint verification.
The Paris consulate has introduced an online renewal system for registered citizens, allowing them to renew their biometric passports without visiting the consulate. The system, launched on June 24, requires applicants to create a secure personal space, upload required documents, and follow their application status. This service is currently only available for renewals and for those already registered with the Paris consulate.
The online renewal system may be expanded to other consulates in the future, according to Sofiane Chaib, Secretary of State for the National Community Abroad. Chaib held a video conference with consular center heads on September 8 to prepare for the second phase of remote biometric passport applications. The Algerian government aims to roll out this service to more centers in the coming weeks.
Key points
- Algerian consulates in France have introduced new procedures for passport applications and renewals ahead of the Toussaint holiday.
- The procedures vary by location, with some consulates offering online renewals and others requiring appointments or in-person visits.
- The goal of the new procedures is to manage the influx of applications and reduce wait times for citizens.
