Keywords: Visa


Thailand ends visa-free entry for Moroccan tourists from September 2026

Moroccan tourists planning a trip to Thailand now face an additional administrative requirement. Since September 15, 2026, holders of ordinary Moroccan passports must obtain an appropriate Thai visa before travelling, following Bangkok's revision of its visa-exemption system. The change ends the......

US announces new visa restrictions targeting South African officials

The United States has introduced a new visa restriction policy targeting certain South African nationals accused by Washington of involvement in race-based discrimination, policies allowing land expropriation without compensation, or incitement of violence against racial and ethnic minorities. US Secretary......

Spain tightens entry checks for Ceuta despite valid Schengen visas

Spanish authorities have introduced stricter entry checks at the border crossing into Ceuta, creating difficulties for Moroccan travellers who hold valid Schengen visas but cannot provide additional evidence required by border officials. The measures, reportedly enforced more rigorously since Saturday,......

Gulf unified tourist visa expected to simplify travel across six countries

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are moving closer to launching a unified tourist visa designed to make regional travel easier for international visitors and strengthen the Gulf’s position as a connected tourism destination. GCC Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi recently said......

Thailand: Moroccans Will Need a Visa Again Starting September 15

Starting September 15, 2026, Moroccan nationals wishing to travel to Thailand will need to apply for a visa before their departure. Bangkok is thus ending the visa-free access that Moroccan passport holders enjoyed for stays of up to 60 days. A Significant Change for Moroccan Travelers The Department......

Moroccan tourism sees 17% rise in visitors from Azerbaijan

Morocco recorded a notable increase in tourist arrivals from Azerbaijan during the first half of 2026, highlighting the growing momentum in tourism ties between the two countries. According to available statistics, 1,427 Azerbaijani tourists visited Morocco between January and June 2026, compared with......

Putin says Russia is ready to make visa-free travel with China permanent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed Moscow's willingness to make visa-free travel between Russia and China a permanent arrangement, highlighting the growing depth of bilateral relations between the two countries. Speaking during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and delegations......

Tightening Immigration Policies in the United States: A Move Towards the Revocation of 200,000 Visas

The American administration is intensifying its pressure on both legal and irregular migration flows. The U.S. State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have jointly announced the implementation of a mechanism aimed at gradually revoking up to 200,000 business and tourist visas.......

U.S. court ruling revives hopes for Moroccan immigrant visa applicants

A federal judge in Manhattan has overturned a U.S. government policy that had suspended the processing of immigrant visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, including Morocco, offering renewed hope to Moroccan applicants whose cases had remained on hold since January. Judge Jeanette Vargas ruled......