New document required for all residency applicants

IMPACT – MEDIUM

What is the change? Foreign nationals applying for or renewing residency permits are now required to fill out a new form with additional personal details and submit it to the main police station in Casablanca.

What does the change mean? The form is comparable to a resume in asking about educational background and work experience, but also seeks information about the applicant’s family members, religion, political membership and previous travel.

• Implementation time frame: Immediate.
• Visas/permits affected: Residency permits.
• Who is affected: All foreign nationals applying for new or renewal residency permits.
• Business impact: The form adds another step in the residency permit process.

BAL Analysis: To avoid delay, all pending and future applications for residence permits should include the new form.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Morocco. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.

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