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title: China visa for citizens of Morocco
description: "Citizens of Morocco need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: 4–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# China visa for citizens of Morocco

Citizens of Morocco need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.visaforchina.org/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (L) · 30 days
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 4–5 days
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Complete online visa application (COVA)** — Fill the form at visaforchina.org, select Morocco as country of residence
2. **Print and sign the application form** — Attach one recent passport photo to the form
3. **Gather all required documents** — Include passport, itinerary, hotel booking, bank statement, employment letter
4. **Schedule an appointment at the visa centre** — Book online via the CVASC website for biometric enrollment
5. **Visit the visa centre in person** — Submit documents, provide fingerprints (biometrics), and submit application
6. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Moroccan passport holders are exempt from visa fees; no payment required
7. **Wait for processing** — Standard processing takes 4-5 working days
8. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the visa centre with the receipt to pick up your passport

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 2 blank visa pages** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (COVA)** (Identity): Fill online at visaforchina.org, print and sign
- **Recent passport-size photo (48mm x 33mm, white background)** (Identity): Glued or stapled to application form
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed reservation showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): For entire stay in China
- **Bank statement (last 3-6 months)** (Financial): Original or copy with bank stamp, showing sufficient balance
- **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment): Stating position, salary, and approved leave
- **Travel medical insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for tourist visa
- **Copy of previous Chinese visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Helps show travel history
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Not required for pure tourism

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of at least 500 USD per month of stay
- Bank statement
- Savings account certificate

Bank statement must be original or certified copy, showing regular transactions

## Good to know

- Visa fee is waived for Moroccan citizens, but service charges may apply if using a visa application centre (check CVASC website).
- 24-hour visa-free transit is available only in certain airports and excludes Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen, and Yanji.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and sign the form
- **Insufficient funds or unclear source of income** — Provide a bank statement with a stable balance and an employment letter
- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity or insufficient blank pages)** — Renew passport before applying
- **Missing flight or hotel reservations** — Provide confirmed bookings (not just quotes)

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Morocco need a visa for China?

Citizens of Morocco need a visa for China and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (L) · 30 days.

### How long can citizens of Morocco stay in China?

Up to 30 days.

### How long does China visa processing take?

Typically 4–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Morocco need for China?

Valid passport with at least 2 blank visa pages; Completed visa application form (COVA); Recent passport-size photo (48mm x 33mm, white background); Round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel booking confirmation; Bank statement (last 3-6 months); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for China?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.visaforchina.org/

## Sources

- [visaforchina.org](https://www.visaforchina.org/)

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