Visa in Morocco: For the Russians, a visa-free regime is available for up to 90 days

Morocco attracts tourists with its warm climate, familiar with all citrus plants and, of course, the desert sugar. Therefore, there are often questions, do you need a visa to Morocco? Since 2005, Morocco has unilaterally abolished visas for Russians when traveling to 90 days.

If the trip period exceeds 3 months, you need to get permission for temporary accommodation in the nearest police station. You need to seek it no later than 15 days before the expiration of available days for living.

To enter, you need to have a passport of more than 6 months.

At the entrance at any checkpoint, the migration card and the customs declaration are filled. If you fly on the plane, usually give them in advance during the flight, or you can get them in place.

When the border passage, you will put a stamp on arrival, and nothing needs to pay for it. In some cases, they may ask for proof of return tickets or hotel.

If you wish, you can extend the stay for another 3 months, having received a visa in place. To do this, the Morocco citizen confirms the purpose of your trip. Even oral confirmation will be enough on the phone from the owner of your housing.

Customs regulations

Foreign currency can be imported and exported in unlimited quantities, but it will need to exchange to the local currency - Moroccan Dirham. The country's foreign currency is prohibited, as well as the removal of dirhams.

The duty is not subject to:

  • 1 bottle of strong alcohol and 1 bottle of wine for each adult.
  • Up to 10 packs of cigarettes (200 pieces), or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco.
  • Up to 5 grams of perfumery.
  • Personal things.

There are restrictions on the import of professional photographic equipment, but ordinary cameras can be imported without problems. In addition, it is forbidden to import pornographic materials, drugs, weapons and ammunition without a special permission. For the export of historically and artistically valuable things you need to receive permission.

Ride with children

To travel with children, Morocco does not require any special documents, in addition to the standard permission from missing parents, which should be certified by a notary.

How to get to Morocco

Direct flights from Russia to Morocco does not fly. You can get there through Paris AIRFRANCE airline in the capital - Rabat, as well as Lufthansa, Alitalia, Iberia airlines (only in Casablanca). Charter flights fly from Moscow to Agadir.

In addition, you can get to Morocco from the territory (you will need twice or) on the ferry through the Gibraltar Strait.

Transit visa

List of necessary documents:

    • Passport, valid more than 6 months (original and copy of the first 3 pages of passport).
    • A copy of the plane tickets to the third country.
    • A copy of the document on legally long-term accommodation in Russia.
    • One photo.
    • Help from work.
    • Medical insurance.
    • Filled visa application form.
    • Payment of collection: 2095 rubles.

Note! The Russian driver's license does not operate in Morocco, so if you need to rent a car - you need to receive international rights.

Long-term visa

The embassy does not give a visa for the period of stay more than 90 days. This visa is needed mainly for CIS citizens, as they do not have the right of visa-free entrance.


Required documents for obtaining:

    • Confirmation of the goal of the trip: Invitation, hotel booking for the entire travel time, conference, work.
    • The original passport, valid for more than 6 months at the time of departure and a copy of his first three pages.
    • A copy of the paid tickets there / back.
    • A copy of the document that will confirm constant and legal accommodation in Russia, Kazakhstan or Belarus.
    • One photo.
    • Help from work.
    • Medical insurance.
    • Filled visa application form.
    • Payment of collection: 2095 rubles.

Morocco Embassy in Russia

  • The Morocco Embassy in Moscow is at the address: Prechistensky Alley, 8a.
  • Phone: +7 (495) 691 17 62, +7 (495) 637 73 51.
  • Email: [Email Protected]
  • The time of the embassy and the consular department: from 9:00 to 16:30, except Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

Conclusion

Morocco is an unusually diverse, bright and fragrant country. It can see the mountains and ocean, deserts, large modern and ancient cities, unusual culture for us.

From the minuses of the trip there you can call the poor population, so you will be ready to take everything to the very last penny, to overestimate prices, begging, trying to sell something. Girls need to walk only accompanied by men, otherwise they cannot avoid increased attention from local residents. For a family holiday, this country is not very suitable.
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