The Hague, November 5, 2025 – The Ambassador of Algeria to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Ms. Salima Abdelhak, deposited on behalf of Algeria the instruments of accession to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, signed in The Hague on October 5, 1961, and widely known as the “Apostille Convention.”
The deposit took place on November 5, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, which serves as the Convention’s depository. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Christophe Bernasconi, Secretary General of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
This accession, decided by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aims to facilitate administrative procedures for Algerian citizens abroad and to simplify the use of public documents outside the national territory. It forms part of Algeria’s ongoing efforts to reduce bureaucracy and meet the needs of its diaspora. The move also represents an opportunity to strengthen long-term cooperation between Algeria and the HCCH.
In her remarks, Ambassador Abdelhak thanked the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for hosting the event and emphasized that the President’s decision demonstrates Algeria’s commitment to modernizing public services, streamlining administrative procedures, and enhancing international partnerships. She further noted that this accession reflects Algeria’s adherence to multilateralism, transparency, and mutual trust among States—key pillars of sustainable international cooperation.
The Ambassador also thanked the HCCH Secretary General for his support and affirmed that this milestone marks the beginning of new achievements and the continued strengthening of cooperation between Algeria and the HCCH.
With Algeria’s accession, the 1961 Apostille Convention now has 128 contracting parties. It will enter into force for Algeria on July 9, 2026.
