Keywords: Visa applications


Taiwan Resumes Visa Processing for Moroccan Citizens After 81-Day Suspension

Moroccan citizens can once again apply for Taiwanese visas following an 81-day suspension, ending a period of uncertainty triggered by reciprocal restrictions on visa processing between the two sides. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 12 that it had restored normal visa......

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......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Taiwan warns travelers as Morocco visa applications reportedly suspended

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Tokyo has suspended the processing of certain visa applications, while stopping short of clarifying whether the measure specifically targets Taiwanese nationals. The issue was raised during a press briefing on Tuesday,......

Moroccan citizens rank second worldwide for French visas in 2025

Moroccan citizens were the second-largest recipients of French Schengen visas worldwide in 2025, the French Consul General in Rabat, Olivier Ramadour, announced. Over 300,000 visas were issued to Moroccans last year, marking a roughly 20% increase compared to 2024. This places Morocco just behind China......

Morocco confronts Schengen visa rejections as financial losses mount

Moroccans spent nearly MAD 1 billion ($100 million) on rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024, sparking outrage over the financial and emotional toll of the process. Parliamentary debates have intensified, with lawmakers denouncing excessive fees, opaque procedures, and systemic barriers that disproportionately......

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%......

Moroccan nationals lead French residence permit recipients with steady growth in 2024

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

Visa Approval Insights: Schengen Countries Most Welcoming to Moroccan Applicants

In 2023, Switzerland emerged as the leading Schengen country for approving Moroccan visa applications, boasting an 83.9% acceptance rate. Notably, 82% of these visas were multiple-entry, highlighting Switzerland's openness to Moroccan travelers. According to SchengenVisaInfo, Switzerland, Poland,......