Student Visa Morocco

About

If you're a foreign student wishing to pursue a course of study in Morocco, you'll likely first need to obtain a Tourist Visa before requesting a Residency Card.

Many visitors from abroad can, however, enter Morocco without even a Tourist Visa and remain there for up to 90 days. Here is a detailed list of nations that do not require visas. If your studies are expected to extend longer than three months, you will still need to apply for a Residency Permit.

Eligibility

You are eligible for a student visa if you;

  • are visiting Morocco to carry out your education.
  • have been invited by an educational institute in the country.

Documents

The most important step in the application procedure is organizing your paperwork and delivering them to the authorities on time. You will require the following items for both stages.

  • Copies of your passport with an expiry date of more than six months.
  • Official letter of admission from your university.
  • Three recent passport-sized photos, at least.
  • Evidence of enough funds to pay for your tuition and living costs while in Morocco.
  • Information about your home and the lease.
  • Applications for registration cards that have been completed (provided at the Bureau des Etrangers).
  • Criminal history record copy.
  • A current medical record.

Process

The process for obtaining a Study Visa for Morocco differs depending on your place of origin. You must locate the Moroccan Embassy or Consulate that is closest to you and inquire there about the precise steps you must take, the documents you must submit, and any modifications to the criteria.

Visa Processing Time
The average time for a Moroccan visa is two weeks, however, individual circumstances may necessitate longer processing times. The processing period could be longer, for instance, if you are missing any required papers or if it is a busy season of the year.

How to Apply
You are required to apply at the Moroccan Embassy. Fill out the visa application form, provide the required documents and pay the visa fee. After that, all you can do is wait for the confirmation.

Duration & Fees

Duration
Technically, a Student Visa is only good for three months. The Moroccan General Directorate of National Security's competent agencies will accept applications for a Residency Card (Carte de Séjour) from holders of this sort of visa, nevertheless. The residence is obtained on yearly bases.

Fees
A Residency Card will add another 100 MAD (or 11 USD) each year to the cost of a Single-entry Tourist Visa, bringing the total cost to about 220 MAD (or 23 USD). It's crucial to keep in mind that fees can change based on your nationality.

Extension

The Student Visa to Morocco can be extended as per the requirement. However, you must provide proof that you still have a course to complete.

Highlights

Work
You are not allowed to work alongside your studies.

Extension
This visa is extendable.

Dependants
Family members may apply for a Family Reunification Visa.

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