Certificates of custom, proof, and conversion to Islam are generally issued to foreigners, often to ensure that they enjoy their legal rights to marriage, inheritance and burial.

Conditions of award:

Complete and compliant file.

Institution or department concerned :

Under the direction of religious guidance in collaboration with the directorates of religious affairs and wakfs

Documents requested :

• Original birth certificate of the person concerned.
• A handwritten request.
• Certificate of residence or accommodation.
• 05 photos.
• Information sheet duly completed by the person concerned.

Processing times :

Between 20 and 30 days depending on the length of stay of the foreign resident in Algeria.

When and how is delivered :

At the level of the Directorate of Religious Guidance the Directorates of Religious Affairs and Wakfs.

Period of validity of the documents issued :

Lifelong

Legal anchoring :

Ministerial Order No. 580 of 16 September 2014, on the conditions and procedures for issuing the certificate of custom and certificate of conversion to Islam.