Morocco Reciprocity Schedule


Visa Classification Fee Number of Applications Validity Period
A-1 None Multiple 60 Months
A-2 None Multiple 60 Months
A-3 [1] None Multiple 12 Months
B-1 None Multiple 120 Months
B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1 None Multiple 60 Months
C-1/D None Multiple 60 Months
C-2 None Multiple 12 Months
C-3 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 60 Months
E-1 [2] No Treaty N/A N/A
E-2 [2] None Multiple 60 Months
F-1 None Multiple 60 Months
F-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-1 None Multiple 60 Months
G-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-3 None Multiple 60 Months
G-4 None Multiple 60 Months
G-5 [1] None Multiple 12 Months
H-1B None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-1C None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-2A None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-2B None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-2R None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-3 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
H-4 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
I None Multiple 60 Months
J-1 [4] None Multiple 60 Months
J-2 [4] None Multiple 60 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
L-2 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
M-1 None Multiple 60 Months
M-2 None Multiple 60 Months
N-8 None Multiple 60 Months
N-9 None Multiple 60 Months
NATO 1-7 N/A N/A N/A
O-1 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
O-2 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
O-3 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
P-1 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
P-2 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
P-3 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
P-4 None Multiple 60 Months [3]
Q-1 [6] None Multiple 15 Months [3]
R-1 None Multiple 60 Months
R-2 None Multiple 60 Months
S-5 [7] None One 1 Month
S-6 [7] None One 1 Month
S-7 [7] None One 1 Month
T-1 [9] N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
TD [5] N/A N/A N/A
V-1 None Multiple 120 Months
V-2 None Multiple 120 Months [8]
V-3 None Multiple 120 Months [8]

Documents

Birth Certificates

Available. Muslims and Moroccan Jews may obtain birth certificates from the Bureau d'Etat Civil having jurisdiction over their place of birth upon presentation of a Livret de Famille. Should the applicant's birth not be recorded with the civil authorities, an Acte de Notoriete (affidavit by witnesses) may be substituted. Only residents of Morocco can procure such documentation. Muslims should apply to the Cadi Court (Koranic Court) having jurisdiction over their place of birth. Moroccan Jews should apply to the Rabbinical Court having jurisdiction over their place of birth. The accuracy of these documents is often doubtful.

Non-Moroccans may obtain birth certificates if the birth occurred after 1960 in the former International Zone of Tangier, or if the birth occurred after 1956 in the former French or Spanish Protectorate Zones. Applicants should apply to the Municipal Registry (Bureau d'Etat Civil) having jurisdiction over the place of birth. Non-Moroccans whose birth was not recorded with the Bureau d'Etat Civil, or whose birth occurred prior to the dates indicated above should contact their Embassy or Consulate for assistance.

Marriage Certificates and Divorce Certificates

Available.

  • Moroccan Moslems may obtain a copy of their marriage certificate by applying to the Cadi Court (Koranic Court) that presided over their marriage. Divorce certificates are obtained from the court rendering the decree. Mail applications for both marriage and divorce certificates are best handled through an attorney or a third party in the country.
  • Moroccan Jews married or divorced prior to September 30, 1965 should apply for marriage or divorce certificates to the Rabbinical Court that presided over the marriage or rendered the divorce decree. Moroccan Jews married after September 30,1965 should apply to the Bureau d'Etat Civil having authority over their place of marriage. Moroccan Jews divorced after September 30, 1965 should apply to the Tribunal de lere Instance that rendered the divorce decree.
  • Non-Moroccans who were married in the former French Protectorate Zone during the period from 1912 to 1956 may obtain a marriage certificate from the Bureau d'Etat Civil having jurisdiction over the place where the marriage was celebrated.
  • Non-Moroccans who were married in the former Spanish Protectorate Zone during the period from 1912 to 1956 may obtain a marriage certificate by applying to the church where the marriage was celebrated.
  • Non-Moroccans married in the former Tangier International Zone during the period from 1912 to 1960 should write to their Consulate or Embassy for assistance. (There were no civil licensing procedures in the Spanish Zone prior to 1960.) Certificates of marriage for marriages celebrated after 1956 in the former French or Spanish Protectorate Zones, or celebrated after 1960 in the former Tangier International Zone, may be obtained from the Bureau d'Etat Civil having jurisdiction over the place where the marriage was celebrated and recorded. Mail application for marriage certificates is possible and should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope and a postal money order sufficient to cover the cost of the certificate and the return postage. Divorce certificates for non-Moroccans may be obtained from the Tribunal de Premiere Instance rendering the decree.

Adoption Certificates

Unavailable. Adoption is not legal in Morocco; however, civil authorities may place a child in the custody of a guardian. Guardianship is usually granted only to Muslims. Non-Muslims must convert to Islam in order to be granted guardianship.

Police and Penal Records

Available. Moroccan citizens, over 18 years of age, must obtain a Fiche Anthropometrique and a Casier Judiciaire from the Central Police station at their place of residence. The identity card, which is necessary to obtain the Fiche Anthropometrique, is not available to Moroccans under 18, therefore, Moroccans aged 16 to 18 should present an extract from the judicial records (Extrait du Casier Judiciaire). For non-Moroccan citizens, an extract from the judicial records (Extrait du Casier Judiciaire) must be obtained. Police and penal records are not delivered to third parties.

A Fiche Anthropometrique can be obtained by resident citizens of Morocco upon presentation of the new format National Identification Card (Carte Nationale), a stamped self-addressed envelope, and a fee to the Service de l'Anthropometrie of the Central Police Station of the place of residence. [For schedule of fees, applicants should contact the Moroccan consular office nearest their place of residence.] Non-resident Moroccan citizens may request a Fiche Anthropometrique by writing directly to the Direction General de la Surete Nationale, Fichier Central de L'Anthropometrie, Rabat. The number and date of issue of the new format Carte Nationale must be included in the request. The fiche Anthropometrique is delivered only to bearers of the new format Carte Nationale.

The extrait du Casier Judiciaire can be obtained from the Tribunal de Premiere Instance of the place of birth by foreigners born in Morocco. Applicants must present some form of official document, such as a birth certificate, carte d'immatriculation, or a passport at the time of application. Foreigners not born in Morocco must make an application to the Casier Judiciaire Central, Ministere de la Justice, Rabat. Requests by mail must be accompanied by an authenticated identity paper bearing pertinent identity information, a photograph of the applicant and a self-addressed envelope.

Military Records

Available. If service was in the French or Spanish armed forces during the period of the Protectorate, then the requirements for these countries are applicable. If service was in the armed forces post-independence Morocco, military records are available, (with difficulty), from the Etat-Major General des Forces Armes Royales, Bureau de Recrutement, Rabat.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures

None.

Visa Issuing Post

Casablanca, Morocco (Embassy)

8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef

Tel: (212) (22) 26-45-50

Fax: (Consular Section) (212) (22) 20-41-27

Visa Services

All visa categories for all of Morocco (including Western Sahara).