Algeria VFS takes all reasonable measures to ensure the secure handling of applicant documents. However, Algeria VFS cannot be held liable for documents lost in transit due to unforeseen events such as theft, natural disasters, accidents, or any circumstances beyond its control. Additionally, Algeria VFS assumes no responsibility for documents handed directly to applicants.

Applicants acknowledge and agree that the courier service used for returning documents is operated by an independent third-party vendor. Algeria VFS does not own, manage, or control the operations of the courier company or the services it provides. Consequently, Algeria VFS disclaims any liability for delays, misplacement, loss, or damage of documents, including passports, caused by the courier service due to negligence, accidents, or other factors.

Under no circumstances shall Algeria VFS or its representatives be held liable for direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages resulting from such delays, misplacement, loss, or damage. In the event of a lost or damaged passport during transit, Algeria VFS’s liability is strictly limited to reimbursing the fee charged by the Embassy for the replacement of the passport under normal application procedures. Algeria VFS will also assist the applicant in securing a replacement visa if applicable.

Reimbursement of fees will only be made upon the presentation of the Embassy-issued payment receipt by the applicant. The applicant agrees that this limitation of liability constitutes a mutually accepted allocation of risk and forms an integral part of this disclaimer.

Algeria VFS and its officers, directors, employees, or agents bear no responsibility or liability for delays, loss, or damage to visa applications, passports, or other documents during transit. This includes documents handled by third-party courier or postal services while being transported between Algeria VFS, the Embassy, and the applicants.