Marriage Between Algerians and Foreigners: What the Law Says

The marriage between an Algerian woman and a foreign national is subject to specific rules, regulated by national legislation. Contrary to a widespread belief, this type of union can only be recognized by the courts if all the legal conditions are met. Algerian Minister of Justice Lotfi Boudjemaa recently made firm clarifications on the steps to be taken to guarantee the validity of these marriages before an Algerian court. The minister replied …