The granting of a disability card is conditioned according to the type and degree of a disability which is designated by specific coding by lines mentionned on the card:

• One line: Mild handicap
• Two lines: Moderate handicap
• Three lines: Deep handicap

Card Validity : The disability card is valid for a period betwenn 5 to10 years  following a medical proposal from the attending physician and after the approval by the regional committee for disabled persons.

Decree No. 2005-3086 of November 29, 2005 relating to the creation of regional commissions for people with disabilities, the setting of disability criteria and the conditions for granting the disability card. amended by decree no. 2006-1859 of July 3

• A written request on behalf of the Minister of Social Affairs
• Birth Certificate
• Copy of national identity card for adults, or guardian's card for nonadults
• Two photos
• A medical certificate in order to get "Disability card" delivered by the direct doctor according to the form available whether at the Local Social Promotion Units or withdrawn from the Ministry website

1. The application should be submitted to the closet geographically local unit of Social promotion to applicant (home)
2. The reply must be done within 45 days from the date of submitting the application
3. The file is presented on behalf of the Regional Committee of Persons with Disabilities under the Department of Social Promotion located in each governorate