Checklist: Applying for a Schengen visa in Morocco to visit family or friends

Bring: original document

You will need a completed and signed Schengen visa application form. Print the form and submit it with your other documents.

Complete the application form

Complete your own application form online. Only then will you receive a form with a unique code. Forms without this code may cause issues while processing your application. For that reason, do not use someone else’s form.

Bring: original document

You will need a valid travel document, such as a passport. Your travel document must meet the following requirements:

• it is no more than 10 years old
• it must have at least 2 empty visa pages
• it must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area
• it must bear your signature

Bring: original document

You will need to submit a photo that meets Dutch requirements:

• colour photo
• no more than 6 months old
• 3.5cm by 4.5cm
• white or light-coloured background

Find out where you can have a photo that meets Dutch requirements taken in Morocco

If you are applying for a visa through an external service provider, you do not need to submit a photo. A digital photo will be taken at your appointment.

Bring: original document and colour copy

You will need valid proof of legal residence in the country where you are applying for a visa. You can show that you are legally resident in the country where you submit your visa application using, for instance:

• a passport or other travel document
• a Moroccan residence card or proof you have applied for the card
• if you have them, documents proving your civil status such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate or a family record book

If you are not a resident of the country where you are submitting your application, you must show why you cannot apply in your country of residence.

You must be able to prove that you have social or economic ties to the country where you live. Which documents you need depends on your situation:

I am a businessperson or trader

If you are a businessperson or trader, bring the following documents:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• the Moroccan company’s company registration document (articles of association)
• the Moroccan company’s income tax statement (Impôt Général sur le Revenu) for this year
• the most recent statement of any other taxes paid by the Moroccan company
• the Moroccan company's bank statements from the last three months 
• bank statements from your personal account from the last three months

Bring: colour copy of the document

• your ‘Bulletin No 7’ (also called the trade register) from the Commercial Court or the Court of First Instance
• any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am an employee

If you are an employee, bring the following documents:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• your last three payslips
• your bank statements from the past three months
• your certificate of employment. If you are a foreign worker, bring a colour copy of your work contract stamped by the Ministry of Employment.

Bring: colour copy of the document

• your wage declaration certificate for the CNSS (National Social Security Fund or Caisse National de Sécurité Sociale)
• any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am retired

If you are retired, bring the following documents:

• a colour copy of proof of pension
• the original document and a colour copy of your bank statements from the past three months
• colour copies of any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am a civil servant

If you are a civil servant, bring the following documents:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• your last three payslips
• your bank statements from the past three months

Bring: colour copy of the document

• your certificate of employment
• your CNOPS card (National Fund of Social Welfare Organisations or Caisse Nationale des Organismes de Prévoyance Sociale)
• any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am a farmer

If you are a farmer, bring the following documents:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• your bank statements from the last three months

Bring: colour copy of the document

• proof of farmer status, such as a certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture
• a certificate showing ownership of agricultural property
• any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am a doctor, surgeon, dentist, pharmacist, lawyer or architect

If you are a doctor, surgeon, dentist, pharmacist, lawyer or architect, bring the following documents:

• the original document and colour copy of your bank statements from the last three months
• a colour copy of your professional ID card, or a certificate from your professional organization, and/or a certificate of registration for personal tax
• colour copies of any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I practice a specific profession or occupation

If you practice a specific profession or occupation, what you need to bring depends on your situation:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• if you are a member of the Royal Court, Government, Parliament, Superior Council of the Judiciary, Constitutional Court, Court of Accounts, Economic, Social and Environmental Council, National Council of Human Rights, bring your note verbale, certificate of tenure or another official document that proves your position
• if you are a senior official of the Moroccan government, bring your certificate of tenure issued by the relevant authority
• if you are a university record or dean, bring your certificate of tenure from your university
• if you are a spouse or dependent child of one of the people listed above, bring a document that proves your family relationship

Bring: colour copy of the document

• if you have a scholarship under the European Erasmus+ programme or another EU mobility programme, bring a letter of acceptance from the host institution in the Netherlands

I am unemployed

If you are unemployed, bring the following documents:

• the original document and a colour copy of a signed and certified statement that shows who will pay your expenses, along with proof of that person’s job or social status, based on the categories listed above
• the original document and a colour copy of your bank statements from the last 3 months
• colour copies of any other documents that prove your money or property, if you have them, for example proof that you own a company, a house, a farm or land

I am a student

If you are a student, bring the following documents:

• a colour copy of your school attendance certificate or student card for this year
• the original document and a colour copy of your birth certificate and your parents’ family record book
• the original document and a colour copy of a signed and certified statement showing who will pay your expenses, along with proof of that person’s job or social status, based on the categories listed above

You must show where you will be staying during your visit.

Bring: colour copy of the document

• if you will be staying in a hotel, you need a hotel reservation for your whole trip
• if you own or will rent real estate, you need proof of this

You must also show who will pay for your stay.

• if you are paying yourself, you need to prove you have enough money to pay for your accommodation

Bring: original document and colour copy

• If your sponsor will pay for your accommodation, you will need a completed proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form mentioning this. This form must be signed by your sponsor and must be legalized by the Dutch municipality where you sponsor is registered.

You must show who will pay for your travel and costs of stay.

Bring: original document and colour copy

•  If your sponsor in the Netherlands is paying these costs, you will need to show:
  • a completed proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form mentioning this. This form must be signed by your sponsor and must be legalized by the Dutch municipality where you sponsor is registered. Question 3B on this form must be answered with ‘yes’.
  • three recent payslips from your sponsor, their recent work permit (tewerkstellingsverklaring) or their certificate of employment valid for at least 12 months from the moment you apply for a visa

Bring: colour copy of the document

• if you will pay these costs yourself, you must bring your bank statements from the last three months or your international credit card, along with a bank statement

Bring: colour copy of the document

You will need the Dutch identity card (ID card) or passport of the person who has invited you. If the person who has invited you does not have Dutch nationality, you will need their valid Dutch residence permit.

Bring: colour copy of the document

You will need a reservation in your name for your travel to and from the Schengen area, such as a plane, bus or ferry ticket, or another document showing your travel plans. You do not need a paid travel ticket.

Bring: colour copy of the document

You will need proof of travel medical insurance in your name.*

The document must state that:

• the insurance provides cover in all Schengen area countries for the entire duration of your stay.
• the insurance covers at least €30,000 in medical expenses. This includes the costs of a hospital stay and treatment, emergency care, prescription medication and repatriation to your country of residence (including in the event of death).

Find out what requirements your travel medical insurance must meet

*Holders of diplomatic passports are not required to show proof of travel medical insurance coverage.

If you are applying for a visa for a child under 18 who will be travelling without 1 or both of their parents or guardians, you will need the following documents:

Bring: original document and colour copy

• a certified true copy of the child’s birth certificate
• the parents’ family record book
• a signed and certified statement from the parents or legal guardians stating they will cover the costs, along with proof of their job or social status based on their situation under ‘Proof of social or economic ties to the country where you live’, and/or other proof of income or property (such as ownership of a company, house, farm or land)
• if the child is travelling with only one parent or guardian, bring a signed letter by the parent or guardian not travelling with the child
• if the child is travelling alone without parents or guardians, bring a signed letter by both parents or guardians

Bring: colour copy of the document

• the passport or ID card of each parent or legal guardian
• if 1 of the parents or guardians has a valid Schengen visa: a colour photocopy of the biographical data page of their passport and of their valid Schengen visa. The biographical data page contains the passport holder’s details and photo
• if 1 of the parents or guardians has died: a photocopy of the death certificate of the deceased parent or guardian
• if a guardian has been appointed: a photocopy of official proof of guardianship
• if there is a court order in place: a photocopy of permission from the court for the minor to travel