#EAEF2613735AFrance Sets Consular Districts in Algeria
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This order sets which Algerian wilayas fall under each French consulate in Algeria. It assigns areas to the French Consulates General in Algiers, Annaba and Constantine, and Oran. The change matters for French nationals, visa applicants, businesses, and residents in Algeria who deal with French consular services. From September 1, 2026, they should use the consulate responsible for their wilaya under the new list.
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Key Changes
- Sets the territorial coverage of the French Consulate General in Algiers for a defined list of Algerian wilayas.
- Sets the territorial coverage of the French Consulate General in Annaba and Constantine for a defined list of Algerian wilayas.
- Sets the territorial coverage of the French Consulate General in Oran and repeals the 2024 order on consular districts in Algeria.
Obligations
What this law requires
From 1 September 2026, French nationals, visa applicants, residents, and businesses in Algeria must use the French consulate responsible for the wilaya where their matter falls, according to the new consular district allocation.
Matters concerning the wilayas of Aflou, Aïn Defla, Aïn Oussera, Alger, Béjaïa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bouira, Boumerdès, Bou Saada, Djanet, Djelfa, El Megaier, El Meniaâ, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Illizi, In Guezzam, In Salah, Ksar El Boukhari, Laghouat, Médéa, Messaad, Msila, Ouargla, Tamenghasset, Tipaza, Tizi Ouzou, and Touggourt must be handled through the Consulate General of France in Algiers.
Matters concerning the wilayas of Annaba, Barika, Batna, Bir El Ater, Biskra, Constantine, El Kantara, El Tarf, Guelma, Jijel, Khenchela, Mila, Ouled Djellal, Oum El Bouaghi, Sétif, Skikda, Souk Ahras, and Tébessa must be handled through the Consulate General of France in Annaba and Constantine.
Matters concerning the wilayas of Adrar, Aïn Témouchent, Béchar, Béni Abbès, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Chlef, El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh, El Aricha, El Bayadh, Ksar Chellala, Mascara, Mostaganem, Naâma, Oran, Relizane, Saïda, Sidi Bel Abbès, Tiaret, Timimoun, Tindouf, Tissemsilt, and Tlemcen must be handled through the Consulate General of France in Oran.