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Identity and travel

Apply for a first biometric identity card

No office selected · Preparation can be saved on this device

Demonstration prototype
Indicative preparation for No office selected

10 steps summarize the available information. Confirm them with the office before a real submission.

Sources accessed on July 15, 2026.

Documentary starting point: Consulat d'Algérie à Nantes. The selected office may apply different rules.

Demonstration: confirm every point with the office before a real submission.

Preparation checklist

Preparation checklist
RequirementReady
For each person
Check the nationality requirement
1 prototype reference
Check the eligibility requirements
1 prototype reference
Complete the application form
Check the fee amount
Check whether the result is ready
1 prototype reference
Prepare the Algerian passport for collection
1 prototype reference
Prepare the previous identity card for collection
Depends on your situation
1 prototype reference
Arrange for the applicant to attend
2 prototype references
Choose how to collect the resultIn person
1 prototype reference
Shared · once for the case
Choose how to submit the fileOnline
1 prototype reference
Customize for one or several people (optional)

Select one or several people. The checklist and scores adapt without creating separate cases.

Add a person without saving them to the household

This person will only be retained in this local draft.

Private save

The draft and checks remain in this browser’s local storage.

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