INHERITANCE

Inheritance is governed by the provisions of Book III of the Family Code. Inheritance rights are based on kinship and spousal status (see Law No. 84 - 11 June 1984 on the Family Code, as amended and supplemented ).

Within this framework, the social services department carries out the formalities relating to the processing of the estate and the preservation of the social rights of the heirs (death benefit, survivor's pension, widow's pension).

The ‘ Frédha’ or inheritance deed is issued by a notary in Algeria. It designates the heirs of a deceased person and the shares devolving to each heir. This document is essential for processing an inheritance.

The file to be submitted must include the following documents:

-The original death certificate, in Itallian, for nationals who died outside the consular district;

-The original deed of succession (Frédha) in Arabic, drawn up before a notary in Algeria, accompanied by a translation into Italian;

-The original of a special notarised power of attorney, signed by all the heirs, appointing an agent to withdraw the assets once they have been transferred to Algeria, accompanied by a French translation;

- A bank details statement (RIB) for a foreign currency account opened in the name of the authorised representative with a bank in Algeria;

Transfer of property as part of an inheritance:

In accordance with Article 213 of the Customs Code, goods left as an inheritance (furniture, personal effects, including the vehicle) by an Algerian national who dies in the country of residence may be imported by his or her family into Algeria free of foreign trade and exchange formalities and free of duties and taxes.

Requirements:

the assets making up the estate must have belonged entirely to the deceased prior to his death.
These assets must be repatriated in a single operation within one year of the date on which the ‘Frédha’ is drawn up.
Only the duly authorised person may take the necessary steps.

Customs clearance will take place on presentation of a file containing the following documents

a detailed inventory of estate assets duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. This inventory must be legalised by the consular services download here.
Vehicle registration document plus invoice (if applicable).
A customs declaration of release for consumption.
A notarised copy of the ‘Frédha’ deed.
The death certificate.