Retirees in Algeria with French pensions must prove they are alive
The new check replaces the certificate of life for pensioners living in Algeria who are covered by the Algeria-France social security agreement.
Retirees in Algeria who receive a French pension must now prove in person that they are alive, under a procedure in place since October.
The Caisse nationale des retraites (CNR) announced the new procedure in a statement on its Facebook page on Thursday, Algérie 360 reported. It applies to people who live in Algeria and receive a pension from a French body under the social security agreement between Algeria and France.
Until now, these pensioners had to present a certificate of life, a document that lets French bodies check that a pensioner is still alive and that payments can continue.
Under the new procedure, they must present themselves in person to TLS Contact Alger, a service provider chosen by the French authorities. The provider takes over a task that French consular services handled before.
Retirees concerned will be summoned in person to have their existence checked. The French bodies set the conditions of the visit, including the documents to bring, and retirees are asked to follow their instructions.
The CNR told retirees to follow the procedures set by the competent French bodies and to take the steps needed for the check. The CNR also warned of possible difficulties if the new procedure is not followed.
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