Walk-In Schengen Visa Rules Change for Moroccans

November 13, 2026

Moroccan Applicants Face Revised France and Spain Visa Rules

Spain and France have changed their Schengen visa booking procedures in Morocco to restrict unauthorized intermediaries from hoarding free appointment slots and reselling them for up to 10,000 Moroccan dirhams.

Scope of the Revised Visa Policies

The updated policies directly alter how Moroccans apply for visas through Spanish and French diplomatic missions. In 2025, Moroccan nationals submitted 619,827 Schengen visa applications, making them the fifth-largest group of applicants globally.

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The individual rules apply based on jurisdiction, previous visa history, and consular location:

Spanish Visa Applicants in Rabat: Travelers who held a Schengen visa within the past four years can now submit new applications without booking an appointment online. This walk-in rule covers the primary applicant, their spouse, and their minor children under 18 years of age. The previous visa qualifies regardless of its original validity duration, provided the applicant presents their original passport containing the visa along with physical copies. The applicant’s passport must fall under the official jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Spain in Rabat; an identity card registered to Rabat does not qualify if the passport belongs to a different consular district.
French Visa Applicants in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir: As of October 1, 2026, visa outsourcing provider TLScontact ended automatic appointment allocation for most visa categories in these three cities. In Casablanca and Agadir, automatic appointment assignment is limited strictly to first-time applications and renewals for tourism, family visits, and private visits. In Marrakech, automatic assignment applies only to renewals for tourism, private visits, and family visits where the prior visa was a short-stay Type C visa issued within the previous 59 months. All other applicant categories in these cities must select available slots online independently.

Application Procedures for Spain and France

Applicants seeking to submit visa documentation under the new frameworks must complete specific administrative steps through official channels.

For Spain (BLS International Rabat Walk-In): Verify that your passport falls under the territorial jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Spain in Rabat. Gather your original current passport, the original previous passport containing your prior Schengen visa issued within the past four years, and photocopies of those prior visas. Present your complete application packet directly at the BLS International center in Rabat between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Spouses and minor children applying alongside the primary applicant must attend with matching family relationship documentation.
For France (TLScontact Booking System): Complete the initial application form on the official France-Visas portal before accessing the booking platform. Log into the TLScontact platform for Casablanca, Marrakech, or Agadir. If your application falls outside the designated automatic allocation categories (such as non-renewal visas in Marrakech or business travel across all three centers), self-select an available appointment slot directly on the system. Official appointment bookings through TLScontact remain free of charge.