Deferment for Algerian national service for students in France
Hi everyone, and happy Ramadan to those celebrating.
I wanted to ask—I just submitted my application yesterday for a deferment from military service. Here’s my situation:
I already had a deferment in Algeria that expired last September. I arrived in France just before that to start my studies, got my consular card at the Paris consulate, and yesterday I submitted my application for a deferment on the grounds that I’m a student. I’m 24, turning 25 soon. The issue: the commission has already met this year, and I was told my deferment won’t be available until 2026—that I have to come back again in September to justify the next academic year. When I asked the guy (who was in a hurry) if I could return to Algeria with this deposit receipt without any issues at the border police (PAF), he said yes, no problem. But I’m not sure I trust that answer.
Has anyone here been in the same situation and could shed some light? Thanks in advance!