Legalization and documents

Obtain a criminal-record extract

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Demonstration prototype

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12 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

Optional: answer only what matters here, then choose the evidence you plan to use. Other branches stay visible but no longer distort progress.

Applicant’s situation1 question

Nothing is inferred from a name or household role. “Not sure” keeps the branch pending confirmation.

Country of birth

Accepted alternative evidence1 set

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One is enough · several allowedSituation needed

Prepare every item (1/2)This option still depends on information not yet provided.

Prepare every item (2/2)This option still depends on information not yet provided.

Preparation checklist
Requirement	Ready
For each person
Complete the application form 2 prototype references Casier Judiciaire (new tab) Formulaires - Consulat d’Algérie à Nantes (new tab)
Arrange representation for the applicant 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Check the nationality requirement Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Check the eligibility requirements (1/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Check the eligibility requirements (2/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Prepare the requested document (1/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Prepare the birth certificate Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Check the eligibility requirements (3/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Check the eligibility requirements (4/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Prepare the requested document (2/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Prepare the requested document (3/4) Depends on your situation 1 prototype reference Casier Judiciaire (new tab)
Prepare the requested document (4/4) Depends on your situation

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