Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Algerian minors (19 or under) travelling without both parents need a father-signed authorisation, valid three months. Mothers with full custody orders are exempt.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Algeria, 29 Cobbadah Street, O'Malley, Canberra (ACT); serves Australia, New Zealand, Timor-Leste and South Pacific countries. Counter hours 9:00-15:00 weekdays (per contact page).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Algeria.
How to apply
Father or guardian attends and signs the form | pay fee | include return envelope
Documents you need
- Application form
- Minor's full birth certificate or family book
- Father's consular card, ID or passport
- Fee
- Return envelope
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 5 or USD 2.50
Good to know
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Official sources
- embcanberra.mfa.gov.dz/consular-services/others-services-1
- embcanberra.mfa.gov.dz/en/consular-services/certification-legalisation
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Algeria's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Algeria in Australia
- Biometric passport (renewal or first issue)
- Consular registration (initial, renewal, transfer)
- Entry visa to Algeria
- Laissez-passer (travel document)
- Legalisation of documents
- Lost, stolen or damaged passport replacement
- National military service registration and deferment
- Police clearance certificate
- Power of attorney (procuration)