United States Diplomatic Mission to Morocco

FOR FEES THAT ARE INCREASING, RECEIPTS FOR PAYMENTS MADE PRIOR TO THE FEE CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY 12, 2012.  IN CATEGORIES WHERE FEES ARE DECLINING, NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO PAID PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE.

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IF YOU HAVE A VALID VISA IN YOUR OLD PASSPORT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR A NEW ONE

Please note: When a passport containing a valid visa expires, the expiration of the passport has no effect on the validity of that visa. If you are applying for a new passport and have a valid visa in your expired passport, please ask the Moroccan government officials not to mark, cut, hole-punch, or otherwise alter the page that contains your U.S. visa.  You can travel with your valid, undamaged visa in your expired passport and your new passport.  You must bring both passports with you when you travel and both passports must have been issued by the same country. 

General Guidelines To Apply For A Non-Immigrant Visa

 NOTE: Do you have specific travel plans already?  Are you hoping to travel for a holiday or special occasion? Please schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure time for any related administrative processing.

The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca schedules visa appointments between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, excluding U.S. and Moroccan holidays. 

Visa applicants must not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to their appointment times. Visa applicants who arrive more than 30 minutes after their scheduled appointment times will be asked to schedule a new appointment. Visa applicants who arrive without all necessary application components (confirmation page, proper photo, and bank receipt) will be asked to schedule a new appointment. 

Approved visas are generally ready two business days after the appointment and can be picked up between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the main reception window at the U.S. Consulate General. However, the U.S. Consulate General does not guarantee that approved visas will be ready at that time. There can be delays in issuances of visas and the Consulate strongly advises applicants to be prepared for possible delays and not to make final travel arrangements until the visa is printed. 

SECURITY NOTE:

For security reasons and to minimize waiting time, visa applicants should not bring cell phones and must not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to their appointment times.  Applicants must present their appointment letters in order to enter the Consulate and should bring only the documents necessary for their interview. Individuals with backpacks or large handbags will not be admitted. No liquids will be permitted into the Consulate.