The French Embassy in Morocco unveiled a new initiative earlier this week aimed at streamlining the visa application process for Moroccan graduates of French higher education institutions.
Specifically designed for holders of master’s or doctoral degrees, as well as engineers, this initiative targets individuals registered on the France Alumni Morocco platform.
They are expected to benefit from priority access to visa appointments, and their applications will be processed during reserved time slots, strictly adhering to Schengen regulations.
However, the new system does not guarantee automatic visa approval. A properly prepared file will facilitate obtaining a circulation visa valid for one to five years, thereby opening doors not only to France but also to the entire European Union.
In this regard, Sandrine Lelong-Motta, the Consul General of France in Rabat, highlighted the tailored nature of this initiative, designed to meet the specific needs of Moroccan alumni from French higher education.
“This initiative will facilitate visa appointment scheduling and the processing of your application. You will have specific appointment slots to submit your file. Visa applications will of course be processed in compliance with Schengen regulations, but with kindness,” explained Lelong-Motta.
She added, “if your file is complete, you can obtain a circulation visa valid for 1 to 5 years. This visa will allow you to enter France and travel within the European Union multiple times.”
This program reflects a recognition of the academic and professional ties between France and Morocco and is part of an effort to promote and support Moroccan talents who have graduated from French educational institutions.
Following the recent improvement in diplomatic relations between the two countries, Paris has actively committed to strengthening its long-standing historical ties with Rabat, especially after nearly two years of visa restrictions for Moroccans.
For context, France remained the top destination for Schengen visa applicants from Morocco in 2023, with Moroccans submitting 310,000 visa applications, accounting for 52.4% of the total.
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