Informative guide, current as of July 2026 — exact scales are confirmed on your simulation and order form.
The standard regime (residents)
Any adult resident of Algeria can import one vehicle for personal use, paid with their own foreign currency. The operation is open once every three years per person.
- Vehicle under 3 years old at the customs declaration date
- Petrol, hybrid or electric powertrain (diesel excluded)
- Petrol displacement capped at 1,600 cc
- Payment in foreign currency from a personal account
- One import per person every 3 years
The 3 years are counted to the day
Age is assessed at the customs declaration date, not the purchase date. With a ~90-day transit, a vehicle close to the limit can become ineligible en route — our simulator warns you automatically.
The CCR regime (diaspora)
Members of the Algerian community abroad who move back permanently (change of residence) benefit from a preferential regime: a higher displacement ceiling and a partial rebate on duties and taxes.
- Petrol displacement allowed up to 1,800 cc
- Partial rebate on duties and taxes (art. 110)
- Vehicle registered in the beneficiary's name abroad
- Proof of residence abroad and of permanent return
- Roadworthiness test under 3 months old
Allowed powertrains
The rule is simple: petrol (within your regime's displacement ceiling), hybrid or plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Diesel is banned from import by individuals, whatever the regime.
Diesel banned
Diesel vehicles cannot be imported by individuals, neither under the standard regime nor under CCR.
Required documents
The typical file includes:
- Identity document and proof of residence
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Purchase invoice or sales contract
- Certificate of conformity / foreign registration card
- CCR: proof of change of residence and roadworthiness test < 3 months
Customs clearance & DTD
On arrival at the port, the vehicle moves under a customs transit declaration (DTD): you have 30 non-renewable days to complete clearance. Duties and taxes are settled at the scale in force on the declaration date — which is also when the vehicle's age is assessed.
DTD: 30 days, non-renewable
Beyond this deadline the file is blocked and penalties apply. CashAuto tracks this countdown day by day in your customer area.
Figures change
Ceilings, scales and rebates are set by finance laws and may change. Every order is checked against the values in force on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import a diesel vehicle?
No. Diesel is excluded from imports by individuals, under both regimes.
How often can I import?
Under the standard regime: once every three years per person. CCR is tied to a permanent return, by nature exceptional.
When are taxes paid?
At customs clearance, within the 30 days of the DTD. Their amount is estimated line by line from your simulation.
What if my vehicle turns 3 during shipping?
It becomes ineligible: age is assessed at the customs declaration. We refuse upfront any order without a sufficient safety margin.
Who qualifies for CCR?
Members of the Algerian community abroad making a permanent change of residence to Algeria, with the corresponding proof.