Is Morocco part of the Schengen zone?

First, of course, are the three EU countries that haven't yet joined the Zone: Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania. There is Albania, which is not yet a member of the EU. And there is Ireland, which is a member of the EU but is not part of the Schengen Zone. And there are the North African countries, such as Morocco.



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Yes, Moroccan passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa to enter any European country in the Schengen Zone. However, there are some categories of people residing in Morocco that are exempt from the visa requirement, as follows: Nationals of Schengen countries living in Morocco.

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Of the 27 EU member states, 23 participate in the Schengen Area. Of the four EU members that are not part of the Schengen Area, three—Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania—are legally obligated to join the area in the future; Ireland maintains an opt-out, and instead operates its own visa policy.

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Starting in 2024, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will need to apply for authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before their visit.

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Schengen member states are Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

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