Applying for a French Visa from Morocco: instructions

Take a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Olympic sites of the Paris 2024 Olympics, visit your family in Bordeaux, attend your cousin’s wedding in Lyon, ski down the slopes in the Alps, climb the famous steps of the Cannes Film Festival, organize a business trip to Lille, attend a training course in Rennes, do an internship in Perpignan, spend your vacation in Normandy or Brittany... There are many reasons to come to France! But before crossing the Mediterranean for a stay of less than 90 days, Moroccan citizens must apply for a Schengen visa for France.

This uniform visa allows many non-European nationals to enter and travel freely within the Schengen Area, which includes 29 countries, including France.

Follow our guide to obtain your France visa from Morocco.

When to apply for a France visa from Morocco?

Between preparing your application, gathering the required documents, booking a France visa appointment, submitting your application, and receiving the visa, it can take quite a long time. So be proactive! You can submit your visa application up to 6 months before your planned departure date and no later than 15 calendar days before your intended travel date. We recommend applying 6 weeks before your departure date.

Where to apply for a France visa from Morocco?

We explain everything step by step:

  • First, you need to pre-apply by creating a personal account on the France-Visas website.
  • Here, you will find out the required documents to include in your application and complete the online application form
  • After correctly filling out your online application form, you will print it and sign it. You will need to attach it to your application and present it in person during your appointment.
  • During this process, you will be redirected to the site of TLScontact, a service provider authorized by the French consular authorities, to book an appointment. From the 7 TLS centers in France Morocco, you will choose the one most convenient for your place of residence.
    • TLS Contact Agadir
    • TLS Contact Casablanca
    • TLS Contact Fès
    • TLS Contact Marrakech
    • TLS Contact Oujda
    • TLS Contact Rabat
    • TLS Contact Tanger
  • During this appointment, you will submit your visa application with the required documents, your biometric data will be collected, and you will pay the visa and service fees.
  • Your application will be processed by the Consulates of France in Agadir, Casablanca, Fès, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tanger, who are the only authorized authorities to make visa decisions.

What documents do I need for a France visa?


 

Note that an incomplete application can lead to a rejection of your visa request.

Therefore, make sure to include all the required documents and supporting materials (originals and copies) as stated during your online registration on France-Visas Morocco.

The required documents for a short stay visa (less than 90 days) may vary depending on the reason for the stay and the applicant's profile. The list below is not exhaustive.

The documents generally requested include:

  • Your passport: issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity of at least 3 months after your intended departure from the Schengen Area. It must have 2 blank pages
  • If you are not a national of your country of residence: proof of your legal residence in that country, such as a residence permit
  • The completed and signed visa application form
  • The receipt of your visa application registration: it also includes the list of required documents
  • Two recent passport-sized photos that meet the required standards
  • Documents confirming the purpose of your trip: confirmation of booking for an organized tour, confirmation of a round-trip flight, bus, or boat reservation
  • Proof of accommodation in France: invitation letter or hotel reservation
  • Proof of financial resources: showing that you can support yourself during your stay (bank statements from the last three months, the last three payslips, or pension proof…)
  • Proof of your residence in your country of residence: these vary depending on your status (employee, civil servant, freelancer, retiree, student...) and are specified during your online visa application
  • Medical travel insurance certificate: this is mandatory

Note: During your appointment, you must present both the original and copies of these documents. Also, any documents written in a language other than French or English must be translated into French.

Visa Procedures for France from Morocco: Special Cases

For Holders of Official Passports

Holders of a Moroccan diplomatic or service passport are exempt from short-stay visas for France, and the visas issued to holders of official passports (diplomatic, service, special) in the course of their duties are free of charge.

For Individuals Affected by Kafala (Transfer of Parental Authority)

Additional supporting documents must be included for applicants affected by Kafala. Documents regarding the Makfoul (child under Kafala guardianship):

  • full copy of the birth certificate
  • if applicable, a copy of the biological parents' family book
  • abandonment judgment + translation (original and copy)
  • Kafala deed or judgment + translation (original and copy)
  • protocol of Kafala handover with mention of authorization to reside in France + translation (original and copy)

Documents regarding the Kafils (guardians):

  • motivation letter
  • French criminal record excerpt
  • marriage certificate and family book or if unmarried, full birth certificate
  • family income: latest tax notice + last 3 pay slips
  • proof of accommodation: rental contract or property deed showing the number of rooms and size of the accommodation

For Road Haulers

Road haulers must provide the following documents in their visa application:

  • completely filled and signed short-stay visa application form
  • valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond the requested visa expiration date and must have at least 2 blank pages) + a photocopy
  • two recent passport-size photos that meet the requirements
  • proof of travel medical insurance that meets Schengen visa code requirements

Depending on their status (employee, merchant, or transport company manager), road haulers must include additional supporting documents, with the specific list provided during their online visa pre-application.

How Much Does a Schengen Visa for France Cost?

When submitting your visa application, you will need to pay fees that include:

  • visa application fees
  • TLS Contact service fees

These must be paid only in Moroccan Dirhams. These fees are non-refundable, even in the event of visa refusal.

Price List for a Short-Stay France Visa (Schengen Visa Type C)

  • For a short-stay France visa:
    • Adult: 80 € (870 MAD*)
    • Child from 12 to 18 years: 80 € (870 MAD*)
    • Child from 6 to under 12 years: 40 € (440 MAD*)
    • Child under 6 years: free
    • Spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Switzerland nationals: free
  • For a short-stay visa for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion, Saint-Martin, and Saint-Barthélemy:
    • Adult: 60 € (650 MAD*)
    • Child from 12 to 18 years: 60 € (650 MAD*)
    • Child from 6 to under 12 years: 35 € (380 MAD*)
    • Child under 6 years: free
    • Spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Switzerland nationals: free
  • For a short-stay visa for New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Mayotte, and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands:
    • 9 € (100 MAD*) for spouses of French nationals and family members of EU-EEA-Switzerland nationals: free

*The rate in MAD may change according to the applicable chancery exchange rate. Visa fees are set in euros but are payable only in Moroccan Dirhams. The exchange rate between these currencies is determined by the consular authority and updated regularly, so the amounts paid at the visa center may differ from those listed above.

TLS Contact Service Fees

Mandatory, these fees correspond to the visa processing service by TLS Contact: information, appointment scheduling, visa application collection, data entry, etc. The fee is 330 MAD.

Is travel insurance mandatory to come to France?

Yes, it is mandatory. According to the Schengen visa code, Moroccan applicants for short-stay visas, like all nationals whose nationality requires a Schengen visa, must provide a proof of travel insurance with their application.

This travel insurance must cover you in case of accidents, health issues, medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation.

This Schengen visa insurance must guarantee a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, be valid for the entire duration of your stay, and be accepted by all countries in the Schengen area. Without it, your visa application may be rejected, you may be denied entry to the Schengen area, or you may have to pay for medical expenses on-site in case of health issues.

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Safe travels!

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What is the waiting time for a response to a French visa application from Morocco?

Between the submission of your short-stay visa application and the response, you should expect a waiting time of 14 days to 3 weeks on average. The wait may be longer during peak demand periods (summer and school holidays). For long-stay visa applications, the processing time can take between 3 weeks and 3 months.

How can I find out if my French visa application has been accepted?

Before knowing if your French visa application has been accepted, you will receive an email, a text message, and a notification in your personal account inviting you to go to the center where you submitted your application. It is at this time that you will collect your passport and find out if your visa has been granted.

My visa application for France has been refused. Can I get a refund for the visa fees?

It should be noted that neither the visa application fees nor the service fees charged by external providers are refundable. However, if you subscribed to AXA visa insurance, it will be refunded if you present a refusal letter from the consular authorities.

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