One of the new, but already quite popular for recreation and visiting tourist destinations has become a country like Morocco. Do Russians need a visa (2017), in what cases, what kind of documents will have to be issued to enter the country as travelers, to relatives and relatives, on business, to study and work, to leave for permanent residence - all these nuances we consider below. This kingdom is located on the territory of the African continent, in its northern part. For recreation, it is not year-round, although for sightseeing you can come here at any time. The high season lasts here from early spring to late autumn.
When you do not need to apply for a visa
Let's start with some nice information. Visas to Morocco for Russians who are going to come here for tourism purposes have not been required since 2005. So visit thisthe country was not difficult, it was not necessary to face various bureaucratic obstacles. But even now this kingdom is included in the list of visa-free countries for Russia. In order to rest here, you just need to have a passport to travel abroad. In addition, on the plane or at the airport, you will have to fill out a migration card, where you indicate the information required by customs and border guards. However, this rule is subject to certain conditions:
- if you have Russian citizenship (holders of Ukrainian, Belarusian passports, documents of residents of other countries of the former Soviet Union will not be able to enter the country without visas, even if they permanently reside on the territory of the Russian Federation);
- if you enter Morocco solely for the purpose of tourism or visiting relatives;
- if you are going to stay in the country for no more than ninety days.
What is needed to obtain an entry permit
Although visas to Morocco are not required for Russians arriving in the country as tourists, some documents are still required to be carried. First of all, this is your passport, which must be valid - that is, at least six months must remain until the end of its period from the moment you left your homeland. True, such a requirement is not something out of the ordinary; it is presented in almost any country. Moreover, your children should also have foreign passports. Please note that children must also enter Morocco on a separate document. On thethe production of such passports in Russia may take three to four months, so it is better to take care of this in advance. Filling out the migration card is quite simple. A sample of how to do this can be downloaded on the Internet, but even at the airport, examples of the correct design of such forms hang on the walls or lie on the tables. You need to fill out the card in Latin block letters, legibly.
Additional documents
Of course, if only the father or mother leaves with the children, then you need to have a notarized permission to take your child out of Russia. In addition, experienced tourists are advised to take some additional documents with them, which were required when visas were issued to Morocco for Russians. These are, for example, return tickets, invitations from friends or relatives, hotel reservations or travel vouchers, bank statements, medical insurance. Most travelers at the border usually do not ask for any of this, but the country's legislation gives the right to customs officers to require these documents. And if such a case comes, it is better that you have them. Three months is usually enough to get acquainted with all the sights of the country or visit. But if you suddenly need a longer stay, this can be arranged. But this must be done in advance. This is at least fifteen days before the end of your visa-free stay in the country. Otherwise, you may be in trouble.
What is required to visit the country for other purposes
Do Russians need visas to Morocco if they want to work, do business or study in this country? Yes, sure. Russians will also need a long-term visa to participate in various conferences, colloquia or meetings. Each type of trip in these cases requires different documents. All of them must be in Arabic or French (otherwise you provide a notarized translation). To apply for any full-fledged visa, you will need the following documents:
- questionnaire for a certain type of entry permit, filled in according to the rules;
- valid passport and its copy;
- Russian passport with your address of residence;
- four recent standard 3cm x 4cm photos;
- he alth insurance;
- document confirming the payment of the visa fee.
Workers, entrepreneurs and students: what is needed?
If you are applying for a student visa, you will need an invitation from the institution where you are going to study. When opening an entry permit for work at the embassy, they will require a certificate from the place of your previous employment. In addition, you will need to present an invitation letter from a Moroccan employer. If you are going to do business, then you will need letters and confirmations from foreign partners. Invitations are also needed from scientific communities or civil organizations whose conferences or seminars you are attending.
Residence permit and departure for permanent residence
Keep in mind that any visa - student, work or business - is also valid for no more than ninety days. Therefore, in order to stay in Morocco for more than three months, you must register with the internal affairs authorities and apply for a residence permit. It is issued for a period of one year, then renewed for five, and then for ten years. For its registration, you will need to present six photos, photocopies of the international passport, a copy of birth and marriage certificates, a certificate of residence, from a Moroccan bank and a document on income. Residence permit is confirmed by the so-called national card, which allows you to live in the country on almost equal terms with its citizens. The cost of a visa to Morocco for Russians starts from one and a half to two thousand rubles. But each type of entry permit has its own price, which should be specified at the embassy. Payment is made in rubles, but at the exchange rate. To apply for permanent residence in Morocco, you must apply for the citizenship of this country. This requires holding a national card for at least five years. Citizenship is also issued after two years of legal marriage with a resident of Morocco.
How to get there
If you want to get to this country, it is preferable to do it by air. Flights "Moscow-Morocco" arrive in Casablanca - one of the largest and most fashionable airports in the country. The cost of the flight is about 270 USD one way. They get to Casablanca in six hours. There are also aircraftlanding in Rabat. Direct flights "Moscow-Morocco" depart from Sheremetyevo. They fly to both Rabat and Casablanca. They are mainly carried out by the carrier Royal Air Maroc. The most convenient connecting flights are with Scandinavian Airlines. And Portugal has the most budget flights. They fly to Marrakesh from Moscow for $145 (one way).
Morocco: tours for 2017
This country is a combination of African and Arabian exoticism and European class service. Therefore, many companies offer extensive travel programs for it. Such trips, as tourists themselves admit, destroy their stereotypes about Arab countries. After all, Morocco is not only beach resorts. These are impressive cities with a rich history and amazing sights. By agreeing to an excursion package, you will see the real Morocco. Tours for 2017 are not too expensive - $ 500-700 for a week or ten days. You will be offered to visit the snow-white beaches of Agadir, the museums of ancient civilizations of Rabat, to see the unique Spanish flavor of Essaouira, the luxury of Casablanca, the authenticity of Marrakech. An independent tourist trip to Morocco is also quite possible. This country is politically stable, safe, sellers and traders are unobtrusive. You can move around different regions using public transport, which is well developed here. These are air-conditioned buses and minibuses. But know that if you are invited to visit or in a cafe, it is better not to refuse, otherwise the locals will be offended. By no means fooddo not touch with the left hand, only with the right.
