According to the France-visas website, visa applications for France submitted in Morocco are processed through TLS centers located in several Moroccan cities, including Agadir, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Oujda, Rabat, and Tangier. All applications are directed to the French Consulates General in Casablanca and Rabat, which are the only entities authorized to make decisions regarding visas.
Service Details and Timelines:
- Short-stay visa applications: Take between 7 to 10 days, and can extend up to 3 weeks during busy seasons.
- Long-stay visa applications: Can take between 3 weeks to 3 months.
Therefore, it is advised to submit applications well in advance, at least 15 days before travel for short-stay visas, and a full month for long-stay visas.
Application Centers: Most applications are processed through TLS centers in the main cities mentioned above. However, some special applications, such as official passports, are received directly at the Consulates General.
Working Hours:
- Application submission: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Passport collection: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Application Steps: Applicants must fill out the visa application form online through the France-visas website, then book an appointment via the TLScontact website.
Special Procedures:
- In some cases, there may be reduced fees or exemptions for certain categories.
- An online appointment booking system is exclusively adopted to ensure transparency and fairness in appointment distribution.
Source: France-visas From: Fez News website