Visas in Morocco for the Russians. Tourist trip to Morocco. Rules for leaving for Morocco for permanent residence

One of the new, but already quite popular for recreation and visiting tourist destinations has become a country like Morocco. Do you need a visa for Russians (2017), in which cases, what documents will have to be processed for entry into the country as travelers, relatives and relatives, on business, for study and work, 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 continues here from early spring until late autumn.

When you do not need to issue a visa

Let's start with some nice information. Visas in Morocco for Russians who are going to come here with tourist purposes, are not required since 2005. Therefore, it was not difficult to visit this country, it was not necessary to encounter various bureaucratic obstacles. But even now this kingdom is on the list of visa-free countries for Russia. In order to rest here, you just need to have a passport for traveling abroad. In addition, in an airplane or airport you have to fill out a migration card, where you can specify the information required by customs officers and border guards. However, such a rule operates under 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 are permanently on the territory of the Russian Federation);
• If you enter Morocco solely for the purpose of tourism or visits to relatives;
• If you are going to stay in the country for not more than ninety days.

What is necessary to obtain an entry permit

Although visas to Morocco for Russians arriving in the country as tourists, do not need, some documents still have to be with them. First of all, this is your passport, which must be valid - that is, until the end of its term must remain at least six months 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. And foreign passports should be and at your children. Please note that a separate document in Morocco should be entered and the kids. It may take three to four months to produce such passports in Russia, so it's better to take care of this in advance. It is quite easy to fill a migration card. A sample of how to do this, you can download on the Internet, but at the airport examples of the correct design of such forms hang on the walls or lie on the tables. Fill the card in Latin capital letters, legible.

Additional documents

Of course, that if only the father or mother leaves with the children, then you need to have a notarized authorization for the removal of your child from Russia. In addition, experienced tourists are advised to take with them some additional documents that were required when the visas in Morocco were issued for the Russians. This, for example, return tickets, invitations from friends or relatives, hotel reservations or tourist vouchers, bank statements, medical insurance. Most travelers on the border do not usually ask this, but the country's legislation gives the customs authorities the right to demand these documents. And if this happens, it's better that they have you. Three months is usually enough to get acquainted with all the sights of the country or stay. But if you suddenly need a longer time for your stay, you can arrange it. But it is necessary to do this in advance. This is at least fifteen days before the expiration of your visa-free stay in the country. Otherwise, you may have trouble.

What is required to visit the country for other purposes

Do I need visas in Morocco for Russians who want to find a job, do business or study in this country? Yes of course. A long-term visa will also be needed by Russians for participation in various conferences, colloquiums or meetings. Each type of trip in these cases requires different documents. All of them need to be issued in Arabic or French (otherwise you provide a notarized translation). To issue any full-fledged visa, you will need the following documents:

• A questionnaire for a certain type of entry permit, filled in accordance with the rules;
• Valid foreign passport and its copy;
• Russian passport with the address of your residence;
• Four recent standard photos measuring 3 by 4 centimeters;
• medical insurance;
• A document confirming the fact of payment of the visa fee.

Workers, entrepreneurs and students: what is needed?

If you are issuing a study visa, you will need an invitation from the institution where you are going to receive an education. When you open an entry permit for work in the embassy, you will require a certificate from the place of your previous employment. In addition, you will need to show an invitation from a Moroccan employer. If you are going to do business, you will need letters and confirmation from foreign partners. Invitations are also needed from the scientific communities or civil organizations at the conferences or seminars of which you are arriving.

Residence permit and departure for permanent residence

Keep in mind that any visa - student, work or business - is also valid for not more than ninety days. Therefore, in order to stay in Morocco for more than three months, you must register with the police and apply for a residence permit. It is issued for a period of one year, then extended by five, and then by ten years. For its registration it will be necessary to present six photos, photocopies of the passport, a copy of birth and marriage certificates, a certificate from the residence, a Moroccan bank and a document of income. The residence permit is confirmed by the so-called national card, which allows living in the country on an equal footing with its citizens. The cost of a visa in Morocco for Russians starts from one and a half to two thousand rubles. But each type of permission to enter has its own price, which should be specified in the embassy. Payment is made in rubles, but at the rate. To apply for permanent residence in Morocco, you must apply for the citizenship of this country. For this it is required to have 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's preferable to do it by air. Flights "Moscow-Morocco" arrive in Casablanca - one of the largest and most fashionable airports in the country. The flight cost is about 270 US dollars one way. They get to Casablanca in six hours. There are planes with a landing in Rabat. Direct flights Moscow-Morocco depart from Sheremetyevo. They arrive both in Rabat and in Casablanca. They are mainly carried out by the carrier "Royal Air Marok". The most convenient connecting flights are from Scandinavian Airlines. And the most budgetary flights - at "Portugal". They reach Marrakech from Moscow for $ 145 (one way).

Morocco: Tours for 2017

This country is a combination of African and Arab exotics and a service of European class. Therefore, many companies offer extensive travel programs for it. Such trips, as the tourists themselves admit, destroy their stereotypes about the Arab countries. After all, Morocco is not just beach resorts. This is an impressive city with a rich history and amazing sights. By agreeing to an excursion package, you will see the present Morocco. Tours for 2017 are not too expensive - 500-700 dollars for a week or ten days. You will be offered to visit the white beaches of Agadir, the museums of ancient civilizations of Rabat, see the unique Spanish color of Essaouira, the luxury of Casablanca, the authenticity of Marrakech. An independent tourist trip to Morocco is also possible. This country is politically stable, safe, sellers and traders are unobtrusive. Moving to different regions can be done with the help of public transport, which is well developed here. These are air-conditioned buses and minibuses. But know that if you are invited to a visit or a cafe, it is better not to refuse, otherwise the local people will take offense. For food, in no case should you touch with your left hand, only the right.