In the context of preparations for the election of members of the Communal and Wilaya People's Assemblies scheduled for November 28, 2026, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442, corresponding to March 10, 2021, containing the Organic Law on the Electoral System, as amended and supplemented, and pursuant to Executive Decree No. 14-152 of 30 Jumada Al-Thani 1435, corresponding to April 30, 2014, specifying the procedures for accrediting professional journalists working on behalf of an entity subject to foreign law, and pursuant to Decision No. 20 of the Chairman of the National Independent Election Authority of 9 Rabi' Al-Thani 1448, corresponding to September 21, 2026, establishing the Foreign Press Accreditation Committee and defining its composition and duties.The National Independent Election Authority informs professional journalists of Algerian or foreign nationality, working on behalf of an entity subject to foreign law, that they may submit an application for accreditation to cover the election of members of the Communal and Wilaya People's Assemblies.
The application must be submitted to the Algerian diplomatic mission or consular representation in the country where the employer entity subject to foreign law is headquartered, from October 20, 2026, until November 20, 2026, by providing the following documents:
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A request issued by the journalist's employing entity
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An information form downloaded from the Independent Authority's website via the link:
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A visa application form, which can be downloaded from the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, as well as Algerian diplomatic and consular missions abroad, completed by the applicant
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A copy of the applicant's professional press card
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A copy of the applicant's passport;
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Two (2) recent passport-sized photos
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A list of technical equipment