Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Morocco

I. Visa Requirements for Moroccan Citizens

• Ordinary Passports: Visa required for all purposes (tourism, business, etc.).
• Diplomatic/Government Passports: 免签 (Visa-free) under the 2014 bilateral agreement (stay ≤60 days; extendable via local authorities).

• Tourist (L Visa): Sightseeing/visits (single/multiple entries; stay ≤90 days; validity 30–180 days).
• Business (M Visa): Trade/conferences (invitation letter from a Chinese entity required).
• Work (Z Visa): Employment (work permit + invitation).
• Study (X1/X2 Visa): Academic programs (admission letter + JW201 form).
• Transit (G Visa): No specific visa-free transit policy (check airline requirements).

II. Required Documents (General)

• Passport: Valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages.
• Passport Photo: 3.5×4.5cm, white background (≤6 months old).
• Online Application: COVA system (https://cova.mfa.gov.cn) + confirmation letter.
• Travel Itinerary: Round-trip flights + hotel reservations.
• Financial Proof: Bank statement (sufficient funds for stay).
• Additional for Specific Visas:
  • M/Z Visas: Chinese organization invitation.
  • X Visas: Admission letter + JW201 form.
  • Q Visas (family): Kinship proof (birth/marriage certificate).

III. Application Process

1. Online Form: Complete COVA application.
2. Appointment: Schedule at the Chinese Embassy in Rabat (no visa centers in Morocco).
3. Submission:
   • In-person with biometrics (first-time applicants).
4. Processing Time: 4–5 business days (standard); express options available (extra fee).
5. Fees (2025):
   • Tourist (L): ~$120 (single), $150–350 (multiple).
   • Business (M): ~$145 (single).

IV. Key Notes & Regulations

• Residence Registration: Stay >24 hours in non-hotel accommodations? Register with local police.
• Customs:
  • Declare cash >¥20,000 or equivalent.
  • Prohibited: Drugs, ivory, illegal wildlife.
• COVID-19 (2025): No tests/quarantine.

V. Reciprocal Visa Policies (China → Morocco)

• Chinese Citizens (Ordinary Passports):
  • 90-Day Visa-Free: Tourism/business (valid since 2016; passport ≥6 months).
  • Longer Stays (>90 days): Apply for 居留证 (carte d’immatriculation) locally.
• Diplomatic/Government Passports: 60-Day Visa-Free (2014 agreement).

VI. Embassy & Emergency Contacts

• Chinese Embassy in Rabat:
  • Address: 16 Avenue Ahmed Bala Frej, Souissi, Rabat.
  • Tel: +212-537-754056.
• China Emergency (Global): +86-10-12308.
• Morocco Emergency: Police 19, Ambulance 15.

• China Visa: COVA System | Chinese Embassy in Morocco.
• Morocco Visa (Reciprocal): 中国领事服务网 (Morocco).