SUCCESSION

Successions are governed by the provisions of Book III of the Family Code. The bases of the hereditary vocation are kinship and the status of spouse (consult Law No. 84 – June 11, 1984 on the Family Code, amended and supplemented).

In this context, the social service carries out the procedures relating to the processing of the inheritance as well as the preservation of the social rights of the heirs (death benefit, survivor's pension, widow's pension).

The "Fredha" or the deed of succession is issued by a notary in Algeria. It designates the heirs of a deceased and the shares vested in each heir. This document is essential for the processing of an inheritance.

The file to be provided must consist of the following documents:

• The original of the death certificate, in French, for nationals who died outside the consular district;
• The original of the deed of succession (Frédha) in Arabic, drawn up before a notary in Algeria, accompanied by its translation into French;
• The original of a notarized special power of attorney, signed by all the heirs, appointing an agent to withdraw the assets once transferred to Algeria, accompanied by its translation into French;
• A bank account statement (RIB) of a foreign currency account opened in the name of the agent with a bank in Algeria;
• A delegation of powers (available at the level of the Social Service) duly completed and signed by the agent and stamped by the Town Hall of the place of residence.

Transfer of assets as part of an estate:

In accordance with Article 213 of the Customs Code, property bequeathed (furniture, personal effects, including the vehicle) by an Algerian national who died in the country of residence may be imported by his family into Algeria exempt from foreign trade and foreign exchange formalities and free of duties and taxes.

Required conditions :

• The assets making up the estate must have belonged in full ownership to the deceased before his death.
• The repatriation of these goods is carried out in one go within one year from the date of establishment of the "Fredha".
• Only the duly authorized person can take the necessary steps.

Customs clearance will be carried out on presentation of the file including the following documents:

• A detailed inventory of the estate duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant, this inventory must be legalized by the consular services download here.
• Vehicle registration document plus invoice (if applicable).
• A customs declaration of release for consumption.
• A notarized copy of the “Fredha” deed.
• The death certificate.