Apostille replaces legalisation for Algerian public documents
6/22/2026
From 9 July 2026, Algeria will join the Hague Apostille Convention. As a result, public documents issued by Algerian authorities and intended for use in Belgium will generally require an apostille instead of the traditional legalisation process.
Public documents
If your document is considered a public document by the Algerian authorities, you must obtain an apostille from the competent Algerian authority. This apostille replaces the previous legalisation chain.
The embassy of Belgium is not involved in this procedure.
Other documents
Documents that are not considered public documents by the Algerian authorities will continue to require legalisation before they can be used in Belgium.
Applications for document legalisation must be submitted through TLScontact legalisation services.
Individual signatures
Requests for the legalisation of individual signatures (Annex 32, powers of attorney, etc.) must continue to be submitted directly to the embassy by appointment.
To request an appointment, please contact: algiers.visa@diplobel.fed.be.
For more information, please consult the HCCH website.