The Hague, Netherlands – The Algerian Embassy in The Hague has issued a clarification regarding new regulations for car imports by members of the Algerian diaspora. The statement addresses key changes introduced by the 2026 Finance Law concerning the benefits associated with certificates of change of residence.
According to the embassy’s statement, Article 127 of the law grants Algerian citizens registered with diplomatic and consular missions the right to import passenger vehicles. These vehicles can be either electric, internal combustion engine (gasoline), or hybrid (gasoline-electric), provided they fall under tariff item 87-03 and have a cylinder capacity of 1800 cm³ or less.
The updated regulations also extend import privileges to light commercial vehicles, encompassing electric, internal combustion, and hybrid models designed for transporting goods. These vehicles must have a total weight not exceeding 5.950 tons. Furthermore, the new rules include two-wheeled vehicles subject to registration.
Notably, diesel-powered vehicles, whether new or used (less than five years old), are explicitly excluded from these import benefits. The embassy emphasized this exclusion to ensure clarity for Algerian citizens residing abroad.
Regarding the value of goods permitted under the change of residence program, the embassy confirmed that the existing limits remain unchanged. Students and trainees are still limited to 8 million Algerian dinars, while other citizens are allowed up to 10 million Algerian dinars.
The embassy hopes this clarification will assist Algerian citizens in understanding the updated regulations and facilitate a smooth import process.
