New verification procedure for French pension holders residing in Algeria

The National Pension Fund has announced a shift in the verification process for retirees living in Algeria who receive French pensions. Effective October 2026, the responsibility for confirming the life certificate has been transferred from French consular services to TLS Contact in Algiers. Retirees are now required to appear in person at this center to complete the mandatory check. The lack of clarity regarding residents of remote provinces or those with limited mobility has caused concern. Many users online have voiced their frustration, arguing that the new requirement adds unnecessary difficulty to an administrative process that should ideally be simplified for the elderly.