Kafala -legal adoption

Algerian Nationals residing in the United Kingdom and registered with the Consulate General in London can apply for adoption of an Algerian minor (Kafala is the term used for in the Algerian Legislation).

The Application file must be lodged at the Algerian Consulate in London to be forwarded to the Ministry of National Solidarity, Family and Woman`s Conditions.

The Agreement for Kafala is given by a National Commission of the Ministry on the basis of the applicant's personal, social and professional profile and the results of the social investigation carried out by the Consulate General.

Applicants should obtain first the official agreement of their British local authorities before submitting their application file to the Algerian Consulate.

Basic Conditions:

1. Be of Muslim faith;

2. be of Algerian nationality

3. Have a decent home;

4. Not exceed the age of 60 years old for a man and 55 years old for a woman;
5. Have a minimum income of £700 after deduction of all charges.

1. Letter of motivation from the applicant(s);
2. Birth certificate (s) of the applicant(s);
3. Copy of the Consular Registration card of the applicant(s);
4. Police clearance or Criminal Record of the applicant (s) issued by British authorities;
5. Family Civil status record
6. Employment certificate and last three (03) Payslips of the applicant(s);
7. Accommodation evidence (deed of property, tenancy agreement, rent receipt…);
8. Medical certificate (s) of good health of the applicant(s)
9. Psychosocial investigation report by consulate general the social service
10. Approval document from the British local authority.

All documents should be presented in three copies, original one and two copies in the Arabic or French language, for each spouse.

Single woman meeting the above mentioned conditions can apply for kafala.

Nb. In the case of kafala of an Algerian minor of known paternity, an agreement between the adopting party (kafil) and the minor`s family will be concluded before the court, without resorting to the intervention of the Consulate General.