Schengen Visa

• The applicable visa fee is in Moroccan Dirham as per the current Euro exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• There is à service charge of 185 MAD perceived for demand, in addition to the visa fee.
• All charges to be paid in cash only.
• For the Consulate General of Spain in Tangier, spouses, ascendants and descendants of EU nationals are exempt from Visa Fees.

Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

For Tangier Applicants only 1 photo is required”

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick (not stapled) one Photograph on the Visa Application Form and the second photograph to be handed over separately along with the documentation during submission at the visa application center.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Minimum of 15 to 60 days are required for processing your visa applications. Some applications may take longer to get processed.

Visas can only be processed once all supporting documents have been received!

Please note:

• Visa applications will be rejected if application forms are not fully completed and signed and are not accompanied by the required documents.
• The possession of a visa is only one of the prerequisites for entry into the territory of the Schengen State. Should the Schengen State’s border authority refuse entry, no claim to refund of the visa can be submitted.
• The Schengen State’s Consular Offices reserve the right to request further documentation should it be deemed necessary.
• For organized groups arrangements should be made well in advance with relevant issuing authority.
• There is no guarantee that a visa will be issued and no rights can be derived from the information obtained in the general Schengen visa requirements
• Visa processing fees are non-refundable if a visa is rejected.
• The border police at your arrival in the Schengen area may request the presentation of sufficient funds, a letter of invitation, hotel reservation and proof of medical insurance. Failure to present said funds/documents may result in entry being refused.
• Delays and procedure: It is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of delays and requirements for the issuance of visas, before making travel arrangements and applying for a visa.

Please note that all applications are processed individually. The Visa Officer may invite you for an interview or request further documentation or information, which can prolong the processing time.