CCR: importing your car when you return for good
The change-of-residence scheme is the most advantageous — but it is reserved for those coming home for good.
What is the CCR scheme for a vehicle?
The change-of-residence scheme lets an Algerian living abroad who is returning for good import a vehicle with a heavily reduced tax burden. You must be registered with the consulate, prove several years of continuous residence abroad, and never have used the scheme before.
Who can use it
- Be registered with an Algerian diplomatic or consular mission.
- Prove several years of continuous residence abroad.
- Never have used the scheme before.
- Return to Algeria permanently.
The tax advantage
CCR allows markedly more favourable taxation than standard customs clearance, up to a value cap. On a mid-range vehicle, the gap with the standard scheme runs into thousands of euros.
The vehicle
CCR accepts older vehicles than the resident scheme, which widens the choice appreciably. The constraint on the engine, however, is unchanged: diesel is excluded, and an engine-capacity cap applies.
Information verified on 25 July 2026. Algerian regulations change regularly: we update these pages with every change we know about, and we always state the date. If you are unsure about your situation, have it confirmed by an approved customs broker.
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