Terminating Residency (C.C.R) - Last modified: 30 March 2008
New Regulation (06/07/2007)
With effect from July 1st, 2007, Power of Attorney (Procuration) issued in the context of a CCR (Certificat de Changement de Residence) are no more valid. The Algerian Customs remind that the presence of the holder of the CCR is compulsory to carry out customs procedures. Embassies and Consulates are not allowed to issue any Power of Attorney (Procuration) to be used in this context.
If you are planning to leave the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland for good then you may wish to apply for a certificate of change of residency.
The "Certificat de Changement de Residence- CCR" was established in order to enable Algerian expatriates planing to return home for good, to be able to take back their personal belongings including a car, without paying custom duty and other taxes.
How to apply
For the purpose of terminating residency in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, please download our guidance notes.
Notice:
1. Applicant must be registered at the consulate.
2. Applicant must provide documents which show three (3) years of legal and uninterrupted residence in the UK or in the Republic of Ireland.
3. The CCR is granted once only to the Head of the family (spouse and minor children are not entitled to this). It is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue and cannot be extended without the approval of Algerian Customs (Direction Generale des Douanes).
4. Declared items on the inventory list should under no circumstances be amended. The addition of other items may result in the cancellation of the CCR by Algerian Customs.
Required Documents
For the purpose of terminating residency in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, please provide the following documents:
1. Application form
2. Inventory of personal belongings.
3. Original copy of the Consular Registration Card + 2 copies.
4. Copies of pages 1,2,3 of the passport
5. Original copies of Proof of residency in the UK or in Ireland (Home office visa endorsement, British, Irish or European Economic Area passport)
6. Vehicle registration documents, issued under the name of the applicant + 2 copies.
7. Original invoice for the car + 2 copies;
8. Proof of activity or enrolment certificate for students or trainees.
9. Fees: See guidance notes, in the "How to apply" section above.
Maximum permitted value of belongings (including a car)
- 2.000.000 Algerian Dinars (equivalent to �17.580 for applicants who are currently employed
- 1.500 000 Algerian Dinars (equivalent to �13.200 for students and trainees.
Vehicle Specification
1. A new vehicle (voiture touristique) and whose engine size does not exceed 2000 cm3 (for Petrol model) or 2500 cm3 (for Diesel model).
- Or a new Light Commercial Vehicle (vehicule utilitaire neuf) whose total weight (Poids total en charge) does not exceed 5,950 tonnes
- Or a two wheel vehicle subject to registration. (Motor Bike)
Notice: Please note that a 25% tax is imposed on vehicles of which the capacity is between 1800 cm3 and 2100 cm3 (for Petrol models) and between 2100 cm3 and 2500 cm3 (for Diesel models)
Notice: Please note that a 25% tax is imposed on vehicles of which the capacity is between 1800 cm3 and 2100 cm3 (for Petrol models) and between 2100 cm3 and 2500 cm3 (for Diesel models)
CCR Consular fees
Students currently benefit from a 50% discount on the CCR consular fees.
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