As a Moroccan citizen residing in France, you will inevitably have to deal with your Moroccan passport expiring. To be able to travel outside France and come back again, you’ll have to renew your passport in France before it expires.
If you are a Moroccan citizen currently residing in France, we explain everything about renewing your Moroccan passport in France, including the conditions for renewal, procedures, documents to be provided, processing time and the cost.
Is it possible to renew a Moroccan passport in France?
Yes, it is possible to renew your Moroccan passport in France. However, to ensure your passport is renewed correctly, you have to carry out certain steps and provide certain documents.
Who can renew their Moroccan passport in France?
All Moroccan citizens can renew their Moroccan passport in France, including adults, adults under guardianship and minors.
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Where can you renew your Moroccan passport in France?
To renew an expired Moroccan passport in France, you must go to one of the 16 consulates of the Kingdom of Morocco, depending on where you live:
- Bastia,
- Bordeaux,
- Colombes,
- Dijon,
- Lille,
- Lyon,
- Marseille,
- Montpellier,
- Orléans,
- Orly,
- Paris,
- Pontoise,
- Rennes,
- Strasbourg,
- Toulouse,
To find the address of the Moroccan consulate so you can renew your passport, go to the official Ambassade du Royaume du Maroc (Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco) website.
How to renew your Moroccan passport
To renew Moroccan passport in France, you have to follow four steps:
- Download and complete the Moroccan passport renewal form here,
- Gather and submit all the documents required for the renewal,
- Make an appointment on the Moroccan consulate website. You must make an appointment to enter the consulate,
- Bring your complete file on the day of the appointment. Make sure to be on time or the appointment will be canceled. The person applying for a Moroccan passport in France must attend in person, regardless of whether they are an adult or a minor.
It should be noted that minors applying for a Moroccan passport may be accompanied by a parent, their legal representative or a power of attorney.
Which documents need to be provided to renew a Moroccan passport in France?
To renew your Moroccan passport in France, you must provide certain documents:
- Two 35 mm x 45 mm ID photos, on a blue, white or light gray background, that have been taken in the past six months and that clearly show the applicant’s facial features,
- Completed Moroccan biometric passport application form, dated and signed by the applicant,
- Up-to-date consular registration,
- Old passport that has expired or will expire soon. In the event that you have lost your passport or it has been stolen, you must provide a sworn statement including the number of the old passport,
- Photocopy of the CNIE (Carte Nationale d’Identité Électronique — Electronic National Identity Card) or any other document proving your right to stay (visa, residence permit, etc.). If you no longer have it (because you are renewing it, for example), you can provide a photocopy of the document confirming that you applied for its issuance or renewal together with a copy of your birth certificate issued less than six months prior,
- A tax stamp, available on the Moroccan consulate’s website.
Additional documents to be provided for an adult under guardianship
If an adult under guardianship is applying to renew their Moroccan passport in France, their legal representative must provide additional documents:
- A photocopy of their identity document,
- Proof of their capacity as the applicant’s legal representative.
The legal representative must also accompany the applicant to their passport renewal appointment.
Additional documents to be provided for a minor
If a minor wishes to renew their Moroccan passport in France, the documents to be provided vary:
- For a Moroccan minor aged 12 to 18, it is the same documents that are to be provided for their passport to be renewed,
- Minors under the age of 12, instead of providing the CNIE, have to provide a copy of their birth certificate, with the applicant’s first names, last names and parents’ names cited in Latin and Arabic characters.
On the day of the appointment, one of the minor’s parents will have to accompany them and provide a form of ID. If the accompanying person is not one of the minor’s parents, they will have to provide a document proving that they are the minor’s legal representative.
What is the processing time for a Moroccan passport renewal in France?
The processing time to renew a Moroccan passport in France is approximately four weeks after submitting the application file at the consulate. This can vary depending on when you apply. You can track the progress of your Moroccan passport application here. The new passport will be valid for five years.
When your passport is ready, you’ll receive an SMS or email. To collect your new Moroccan passport, you must make another appointment with your consulate within six months. You must attend in person and present your CNIE on the day, as well as your expired passport (which you will not be able to keep) and the confirmation from when you submitted the application.
Please note that if your expired passport contains a visa that is still valid, you can use it to visit the country it pertains to only if that is permitted under that country’s regulations. In this case, in addition to your expired passport, you will always need your new passport too.
How much does it cost to renew a Moroccan passport?
The cost to renew a Moroccan passport in France varies depending on the applicant:
- For adults: 1045 dirhams (around 98 euro),
- For minors over the age of 15: 566 dirhams (around 53 euro),
- For minors under the age of 15: 294 dirhams (around 27.50 euro).
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FAQs
When do you need to renew your Moroccan passport?
It is highly recommended that you apply to renew your Moroccan passport in France at least (3) three months before its expiration date. You often have to wait for an initial application appointment, and it will then take around four weeks for you to receive your new passport.
How long is a Moroccan passport valid for?
A Moroccan passport is valid for 5 (five) years for adults and minors, and 3 (three) years for children under 3 (three).
Do you have to present your old passport to renew it?
Yes, it is mandatory to present your old Moroccan passport to be able to renew it. When you collect your new passport, the old one will be taken and destroyed (unless it still contains valid visas). In the event that you have lost your old passport or it has been stolen, you’ll need to provide a sworn statement declaring that you no longer have it.
Can you go to Morocco with an expired Moroccan passport?
Yes, it is possible to travel to Morocco with an expired passport if you show a pass. This pass, which is valid for up to one month, allows one-way travel to Morocco.
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This article is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal or professional advice from Western Union. This article is not intended to substitute advice from an administrative advisor or any other qualified professional.
