How to apply for a Morocco Schengen visa

If you are from Morocco and are considering travelling to Europe, you might think about applying for a Schengen visa from morocco! A Morocco Schengen visa will allow you unrestricted access to the Schengen area: a 26-country bloc which includes France, German, Italy, and Spain as the Member States. Valid for up to 90-days within a 180-day period, a Schengen visa from Morocco will grant you flexibility, spontaneity, and security throughout your journey to and within the Schengen area. Read on for more information about how to obtain a Schengen visa for citizens and residents of Morocco, including the Schengen visas requirement for applications, Morocco Schengen visa restrictions, and a step-by-step guide for how to apply! 

You will find answers to the most-asked questions about the Schengen visa for citizens of Morocco below: 

Who is eligible for a Morocco Schengen visa?

• Citizens and residents of Morocco who are in good standing with the law, pay all their Schengen visa fees, and satisfy all the Schengen visa requirements are eligible to apply for a Moroccan Schengen visa. 

When should I apply for a Schengen visa from Morocco?

• Morocco Schengen visa applicants should apply for a Schengen visa no earlier than six months prior to leaving and no later than two weeks before they travel to the Schengen area

How long does it take to get a Schengen visa from Morocco?

• The Schengen visa processing time is usually two weeks (14 days) although it can take between 30-60 days depending on the nature of your Morocco Schengen visa application.

Where do I apply from for a Schengen visa from Morocco?

• You will apply through the consulate or embassy of the country you are applying to.
• For example:
  • If you are applying for a French Schengen visa:
    • French Schengen visa applications are processed through one of the French General Consulates located in Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, Rabat, or Tanger. 
    • Each of these consulates outsources the visa process (but not the ultimate decision) to a visa service provider located in each respective city. 
    • If you are applying for a French Schengen visa, you should apply through the general consulate (and visa service provider) located closest to you. 
  • If you are applying for a German Schengen visa:
    • German Schengen visa applications are processed through the German Embassy in Rabat, which outsources the visa process (but not the ultimate decision) to the visa service provider in Marrakech, Rabat, or Nador. If you are applying for a German Schengen visa, you should therefore apply through the visa service provider closest to you. 

How much does a Schengen visa from Morocco cost?

• The basic price for a Morocco Schengen visa is €80 for most applicants.
• Certain applicants (including children) are eligible for reduced rates, or even exempt from all costs. Click here for a full breakdown of Schengen visa fees.
• If you are submitting payment for your Schengen visa in person, make sure that you bring with you the correct form of payment, as certain consulates/service providers accepts payments in different forms. 

What makes a successful Schengen visa application from Morocco?

• Candidates from Morocco who do the following are likely to receive a Schengen visa:
  • Demonstrate they are of good character and will not present a security threat. 
  • Submit all their required application materials. 
  • Pay their Schengen visa fee. 
  • Demonstrate their ability to financially afford their trip.
  • Demonstrate their intention to leave the Schengen area before their visa ends. 

How to apply for a Schengen visa from Morocco

1. Determine where you want to go to the Schengen area 

• Your primary destination in the Schengen area will determine where you will apply for a visa. For example, if France is your primary destination in the Schengen area, you will apply for a French Schengen visa through the French consulate/embassy closest to you. 
• If you want to travel to multiple countries in the Schengen area, your primary destination will the country in which you intend to spend the most amount of time.  
• If you are spending an equal amount of time in two or three different places, your primary destination will be the country through which you first enter the Schengen area. 
• For example, if you are first entering the Schengen area by flying from Rabat to France, spending 20 days in Paris before moving on to spend 20 days in both Germany, and Estonia, you should consider France your primary destination, and therefore apply for a Schengen visa from France. 

2. Determine your purpose for travel 

• Your reason for traveling will determine the type of Schengen visa you will apply for. 
• There are over 10 Schengen visa types to choose from, including visas for medical, business, cultural, and sports purposes. See the complete list here. 
• For example, if you are travelling to France primarily because you want to visit the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, and other historic sites, you should apply for a Tourism Schengen visa from France. 

3. Determine how many entries you need 

• Think about how many times you will want to enter and exit the Schengen area during your 90 days there. The type of entry visa you pick will determine whether during your visa validity period you can return to the Schengen area after leaving it and if so, the number of times you can enter and exit it.  
• Schengen visas are available for the following entry categories: single entry, double entry, multiple entry. 
• If you plan on entering the Schengen area and remaining there throughout your visa period, you should apply for a single-entry Schengen visa. Keep in mind that if you leave the Schengen Area on a single-entry visa, you won’t be able to return to the area-even if you still have time left on your visa. 
• If you think you might need to leave the Schengen area in the middle of your visa validity period, but you want the option of returning to the area, you should apply for a double entry visa. This will allow you to enter the Schengen area, stay there a bit, leave, spend time outside of the zone, and return to it to finish your stay.  
• If you want a visa that allows you the flexibility of entering and exiting the Schengen area whenever you want, you should apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa. For example, this type of visa would allow you to go back and forth between Morocco and the Schengen area an unlimited number of times throughout your visa validity period. 

4. Make a Schengen visa appointment 

• Depending on where you are applying from in Morocco (i.e. which country consulate/embassy) you may have to make an appointment in order to apply for a Schengen visa. 
• Contact the embassy/consulate of the country you are applying through to determine if you need to make an appointment in order to submit your application. 
• For example, at the moment, if you are applying for a German Schengen visa from Morocco, you must make a payment through an online visa service provider, which will enable you to schedule a Schengen visa appointment, which you must attend in person. 
• This Schengen visa appointment is where you will submit your application, and likely also give your biometric information and sit for a short interview.  

5. Collect your required and supplemental documents 

• In addition to your Schengen visa application, you will have to submit a number of required and supplemental documents with your application. 
• Required documents include your passport and passport photos (a full list is available here); the supplemental documents you submit will be determined by the type of visa (busines, medical, etc) you apply for. 
• Before you go forward with the application process, you should make sure your passport is valid (i.e. not in need of renewal) and that it has at least two blank pages available to paste your Schengen visa into. 

6. Fill out your Schengen visa application 

• You can download, fill out, print, sign, and ultimately submit your application for the Schengen visa from Morocco by downloading the universal Schengen visa online form here. 
• Alternatively, depending on what country you are applying for, you may have to apply through an online visa application system. For example, Schengen visa applicants from France will be directed to the French online application portal here. 

7. Submit your Schengen visa application 

• If you are applying for a Morocco Schengen visa you will likely have to go in-person to a third-party visa service provider in order to submit your application. 
• In-person application submission is required for applicants who have never before submitted biometric information (fingerprints and photos) on a previous Schengen visa application. If you haven’t applied for a Schengen visa before (or within the past 10 years) you will definitely have to go in person. 
• Even if you have applied for a Schengen visa before, you still may have to go in person in order to submit to a short interview about your upcoming trip. 
• Additionally, some countries require applicants to pay their visa application fees in person at this stage of the application process. So if you haven’t already paid for your application online, you will likely have to do so now. 
• Once you submit your application, you will wait for it to be processed, and hopefully, receive your Schengen visa!