How to get a visa for Germany from Morocco?

As with all 29 countries in the Schengen area, traveling to Germany for a non-Schengen citizen requires obtaining a visa.

Some countries have agreements for exemption (Canada, Japan, Mexico, etc.), but Morocco is not part of these agreements, so its nationals are required to present a valid visa for their trip to Germany.

This visa for Germany is obtained after processing the application and will allow the holder to travel to any of the Schengen Area countries for a maximum of 90 days (short stay).

Where to submit your visa application for Germany in Morocco?

The administrative authorities of the destination country are responsible for processing the visa application. This is either the consulate or the embassy of Germany in this case.

However, this procedure is often decentralized and outsourced to dedicated services, such as TLS centers: Rabat, Marrakech, and Tangier:

TLScontact Marrakech

• Address: Résidence Henri 13, Rue Ibn El Cadi, Hivernage, Marrakesh, Morocco
• Phone: +212530106500

TLScontact Tangier

• Address: Résidence Aymana, Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Tangier, Morocco
• Phone: +212530106500

TLScontact Rabat

• Address: 571 Avenue Mohamed VI, Rabat, Morocco
• Phone: +212530106500

Visa appointment scheduling can only be done online via the TLScontact embassy partner website: de.tlscontact.com

Residents of other Maghreb countries can also contact the TLS centers responsible for issuing visas to Germany:

• For applying for a visa for Germany in Algeria, visit this page.
• To submit your visa application for Germany from Tunisia, this page will be helpful.

What documents are required to obtain a visa for Germany?

It is important to provide each of the required documents. Also, make sure to provide originals and, if necessary, translations into French or German for documents that are exclusively written in Arabic.

• A recent color photo, with a white or light grey background.
• A photocopy of the passport (with validity extending beyond the trip's duration).
• A letter detailing the purpose of the trip (tourism, family, etc.).
• Round-trip flight booking confirmation.
• Proof of accommodation (e.g., family invitation, hotel reservation, etc.).
• Financial proof: documents (last 3 pay slips, original bank statement, etc.) confirming your financial stability and ability to support yourself during the stay.
• Proof of socio-economic stability
  • Employees:
    • Employment certificate;
    • Social security declaration certificate to CNSS2;
    • Last 3 pay slips (originals);
    • Bank statements (originals) for the last three months;
    • And/or other proof of asset ownership or other means of subsistence, as applicable (e.g., company ownership, real estate ownership, agricultural land ownership, or land property);
  • Pensioners:
    • Pension entitlement certificate;
    • Bank statements (originals) for the last three months; and/or another proof of asset ownership or other means of subsistence;
  • Government employees:
    • Position certificate;
    • Front and back copy of the CNOPS4 card;
    • Last 3 pay slips (originals);
    • Bank statements (originals) for the last three months; and/or other proof of asset ownership or other means of subsistence, as applicable (e.g., company ownership, real estate ownership, agricultural land ownership, or land property).
  • Students:
    • Enrollment certificate/student ID for the current year;
    • Certified copies of the birth certificate and family book of the parents;
    • Parental sponsorship declaration, signed and legalized, along with proof of the socio-professional status of the parents or legal guardians, as described above; and/or other proof of asset ownership or other means of subsistence, as applicable (e.g., company ownership, real estate ownership, agricultural land ownership, or land property);
• Travel insurance certificate: this coverage is mandatory to ensure the traveler's safety.

Note: This list of required documents is the same for traveling to any country within the Schengen Area. So, if you wish to travel to France or Spain, for example, the same procedures will be necessary.

This Schengen visa is valid for a trip lasting up to 90 days (short stay). Additionally, it is intended for travel unrelated to work or studies. If the reason for your trip is related to either of these cases, make sure to explicitly mention it. A suitable residence permit will then be issued to you.

Who needs to apply for a visa to travel to Germany?

All Moroccan citizens are required to have this residence permit. Regardless of the traveler’s age, they must have a valid visa for the duration of their stay in Germany.

The visa fees for Germany vary based on the applicant’s age:

• Adult: 80 €.
• Child aged 12 to 18: 80 €.
• Child aged 6 to 11: 40 €.
• Child under 6 years old: free.

The TLS service fee is 25.50 euros and must be paid in dirhams according to the current exchange rate.

Although the visa for children under 6 years old is free, they are not exempt. Therefore, be sure to apply for a visa for all travelers accompanying you.

Do Moroccans need a visa to travel to Germany?

Morocco is not one of the countries that has an agreement for visa exemption to the Schengen Area, of which Germany is a part. Therefore, Moroccan nationals must apply for a visa.

Where should one make an appointment to submit a visa application for Germany in Morocco?

The German Embassy in Morocco has outsourced its visa application collection services to TLS Contact. You must therefore make an appointment directly with this service provider to submit your application at one of its three centers: in Rabat, Marrakech, or Tangier.

Are there service fees in addition to the visa fees for a German visa from Morocco?

Yes. Service fees, which are to be paid only in MAD, are charged by TLS Contact in addition to the visa fees. The amount of the service fee is set in agreement with the German Embassy in Morocco.