The Royal Gendarmerie arrested on Wednesday in Salé an individual suspected of fraud with fake employment contracts . The suspect was running a "phantom consulate" targeting young candidates for emigration to Germany and Italy.
Some countries have refused to grant visas to Moroccan religious missions for the upcoming month of Ramadan, said the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, during an oral question session at the House of Representatives. The countries were not mentioned by the ministry.
Spain has processed a massive volume of Schengen visa applications during the year 2024, confirming its role as a major gateway to Europe. While the statistics reveal an average rejection rate of 15.7%, the situation of Moroccan nationals within these administrative procedures presents particularities compared to other nationalities.
The persistent tension between Moroccan road hauliers and French consular services has prompted a reaction from the French embassy. Accused of the multiplication of visa refusals , the diplomatic representation defends a strict application of the community code, while ensuring that it wants to preserve the logistical fluidity between the two countries.
Maximum tension on the roads. Since October, international transport professionals have been facing a wave of visa refusals from the French consulate. A sudden tightening that is paralyzing activity and threatening trade with Europe.
The Taza court looked into a dark case of immigration fraud that has victimized many in the region on Monday. An Algerian national, presumed to be the mastermind of the operation, appeared for having, with the help of an accomplice, extracted astronomical sums from candidates for departure by promising them fake work contracts in Europe .
The French government plans to increase the cost of several administrative procedures for foreigners. The draft budget bill for 2026, currently under debate in Parliament, includes these increases that will affect residence permits, naturalization and even driver’s licenses.
A report by the French Senate indicates that Algerians are the most penalized in the Maghreb in terms of obtaining a visa for France. Moroccans are doing better.
Europe is collaborating better with Morocco to improve the issuance of visas to Moroccans. As proof, the European Union issued more than 606,000 visas to them last year. Furthermore, France has done better than other European countries.
A parliamentary advisor has just questioned Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, about the lack of reciprocity in visa policy with several European countries, including France.
Coordination between European consular authorities, particularly those of France, Spain, and Greece, has led to the detection of suspicious work certificates and mission orders - issued by certain companies - in Schengen visa application files. Investigations are ongoing.
In Morocco, a Schengen visa appointment is sold for 4000, 5000 or even 6000 dirhams by intermediaries. This is the observation made by Moroccan YouTuber and streamer Bilal Fraiha who cries out in indignation.