Applying For Morocco Tourist Visit Visa from Paris
Morocco is by far the most popular North African destination for tourists from France. The ease of access, stable government and colonial history makes this colorful country a great destination for visitors looking for fun and adventure. The mature tourism industry boosts excellent beach resorts, berber souks and hotels. Desert safaris and water sports should be more than enough to satisfy adventure seekers, while colorful villages and bazaars should give culture vultures a lot to do. The best way to experience the sights of Kingdom of Morocco is to first visit the embassy located in Paris. For convenience, there are several consulates across France for people not in the French capital.
Ambassade du Maroc
Location: 5 Rue le Tassé, 75016 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 45 20 69 35
Visit Ambassade du Maroc website
Instructions
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Visa Free entry
If you are a French citizen, then you do not need a visa to enter Morocco. You will be issued a 90 days visa at the port of entry. However, if your stay is to be longer than 3 months, you will need to apply at the embassy.
Nationalities that require Visa
You will need to apply for a visa before you enter Morocco if your country of citizenship is not in the list below:
Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Congo, Brazzaville, Croatia, Cyprus, Cote d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela -
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Visa Requirement
a) A completed application must accompany all the required documents. You can get a form at the embassy in Paris, or download a copy here.
b) A valid passport is required and you must also provide a photocopy of the first page.
c) 4 color passport size photographs.
d) Return tickets and itinerary.
e) Proof of employment, current schooling or income tax receipt.
f) Travel insurance
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Submission of forms
You must submit the application in person to the embassy in order for them to process your application. However, if you live outside of Paris, the embassy allows you to submit a self addressed envelope with pre-paid postage so that you can receive the passport at home after processing. -
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Processing times and payment
The embassy can process applications any where from 2 days to 15 days. The payment must only be provided through a postal order, and is 20 Euro. -
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Receiving the visa
You must pick up your documents in person after they have been processed. However, if you are an applicant that lives outside of Paris and have provided a pre-paid postage envelope, the embassy will mail you the documents. -
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Document Checklist
a) A valid passport that has at least six months before expiration and their photocopies.
b) 4 photographs.
c) Travel itinerary.
d) Proof of employment
e) Travel insurance
f) Hotel reservations
