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Moroccans received 606,000 Schengen visas in 2024 amid 20% refusal rate

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

Morocco adopts a balanced visa policy, says Bourita

According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......

US suspends humanitarian visas for Palestinians from Gaza

The United States has announced the suspension of humanitarian and medical visas for Palestinians from Gaza, citing the need for a review of current procedures. The decision, made public on Saturday by the State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid growing pressure from far-right......

Trump moves to restrict Chinese student visas amid political tensions

The Trump administration has announced a new aggressive policy targeting Chinese students in the United States, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing campaign against international influence in American higher education. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that visas of Chinese nationals......

UK introduces digital visa system to simplify application for Moroccans

Every year, thousands of Moroccans aspire to study, work, or visit the United Kingdom, yet many face challenges such as high visa fees, prolonged wait times, and a complex application process. In response, the UK is launching a fully digital visa system designed to expedite and simplify the application......

US Suspends Student Visas amid Stricter Social Media Checks

The United States has temporarily halted the processing of student visas as part of a broader effort to intensify social media scrutiny for international applicants. According to an internal State Department cable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the suspension on Tuesday, in line with President......

Morocco ranks fourth globally for Schengen visa applications in 2024

Morocco has secured the fourth position worldwide for Schengen visa applications in 2024, following only China, India, and Turkey in the global ranking, according to recent data. SchengenVisaInfo reveals that 11,716,723 Schengen visa applications were submitted to EU countries in 2024, marking a 13.5%......

India revokes Pakistani visas following Kashmir attack

India has annulled all visas previously granted to Pakistani citizens in the aftermath of a fatal assault in the Kashmir region that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the majority of whom were Indian tourists visiting the scenic town of Pahalgam. The attack, which occurred in the Indian-administered......

Understanding the consequences of overstaying your 90-day limit in Spain

Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......