Morocco and Israel discuss simplifying Visa procedures

Morocco and Israel discuss simplifying Visa procedures
Friday 9 June 2023 - 18:02

During a press conference held on Tuesday to commemorate his country’s national holiday, Shai Cohen, the head of the Tel Aviv diplomatic representation in Rabat, discussed strategies aimed at enhancing the ease and simplicity of visa issuance. 

Cohen addressed the pressing need to overcome procedural challenges and accommodate the increasing number of individuals seeking to visit Israel from Morocco.

Expressing optimism for an upsurge in Moroccan visitors, Chai Cohen emphasized the importance of swift growth. 

He stressed the need to explore alternatives that would streamline visa issuance for both tourists and business travelers from Morocco. 

Cohen highlighted the existence of various possibilities, contingent upon the specific profiles of the travelers, as potential avenues for simplifying the visa process.

The official shared knowledge about effective steps that were put in place to make obtaining a visa easier, particularly for Turkish businesses looking to engage in business with Israel, drawing on his prior experience as Israel’s consul general in Istanbul. 

Reflecting on this, he expressed his belief that a similar approach could be embedded in Morocco. 

With a sense of optimism at the aforementioned meeting, he concluded it by affirming the potential for Morocco to adopt measures that facilitate visa procedures and promote enhanced economic ties with Israel.

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