فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, confirmed that his ministry regularly raises the issue of managing the visa system and the potential problems that may cause dissatisfaction among some applicants during bilateral meetings with representatives of foreign diplomatic and consular missions accredited in Morocco.
In response to a parliamentary question, the minister explained that the ministry systematically emphasizes, during discussions with officials from these countries, the need to address any shortcomings that may arise, in order to prevent exploitation by unauthorized intermediaries and agents.
Bourita stressed that the ministry insists on the necessity of processing applications with the required speed and flexibility during its discussions with the authorities of these countries, while always ensuring the dignity of Moroccan citizens is respected, especially concerning visa applications related to study or medical treatment, which are subject to specific deadlines.
The minister pointed out that his ministry alerts foreign authorities that any delays in processing these applications could have negative consequences, which in some cases may lead to the loss of rights for these individuals.
Bourita affirmed that the ministry’s efforts continue to enable Moroccan citizens to submit visa applications under conditions that respect their dignity and interests, while fully complying with the laws and regulations of foreign countries.
He concluded by noting that the efforts made to raise awareness about the issue of unauthorized intermediaries have yielded tangible results, citing the company responsible for processing French visa applications in Morocco, which has implemented new measures since last September to combat this phenomenon, including introducing a procedure to verify the identity of applicants via video call before any decision is made to schedule an appointment.
