
US Tightens Visa Rules: $15,000 Bond Required for High-Risk Countries
The United States is becoming increasingly demanding towards nationals of certain countries requesting a visa to enter its territory. Morocco could be affected.

The United States is becoming increasingly demanding towards nationals of certain countries requesting a visa to enter its territory. Morocco could be affected.

After more than ten months at the head of the Ministry of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau has just made an assessment of the fight against immigration, including the issuance of visas, residence permits, naturalizations and the application of OQTF (Obligation to leave French territory).

The Belgian House of Representatives approved, during the night from Thursday to Friday, the bill that makes the conditions for access to family reunification more stringent. The text, presented by the Minister of Asylum Anneleen Van Bossuyt, was supported by the majority of Belgian parties.

Désormais, tous les demandeurs de visas américains de type F, M et J doivent rendre publics leurs comptes sur les réseaux sociaux. La mesure a été annoncée officiellement ce mercredi 16 juillet par l’ambassade des États-Unis au Maroc.

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.

Morocco ranks in the top 5 countries with the most Schengen Visa applicants.

Dozens of journalists have been denied entry visas to the United States without justification, despite having obtained FIFA accreditation to cover the Club World Cup, scheduled from June 13 to July 14, in which the Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca will participate.

Bad news for Moroccans. Spain has suspended an important visa of which they are the main beneficiaries.

While they were supposed to participate in the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) held in Kosovo from April 11 to 17, 2025, the Moroccan female mathematics team was informed only two days before their departure that they would not represent Morocco at the prestigious international competition due to delays in submitting visa applications.

Many intermediaries specializing in Schengen visas are showing ingenuity to grow their "business" and facilitate obtaining the precious sesame for candidates for emigration to Europe.

Canada has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program to include eligible travelers from 13 countries, including Morocco.