What do I still need to apply for a Moroccan identity card (CNIE – Carte Nationale d’Identité Électronique)?

You will generally need the following documents to request an appointment at the Moroccan consulate for a Moroccan Carte Nationale (CNIE). There may be exceptional cases. Please check carefully which situation applies to you. If your situation is not listed below, we recommend that you check with the Moroccan consulate to find out which documents are required in your situation. You can consult the information on the consulate's website or visit during opening hours.

With the above documents, you can make an appointment at the consulate via their website www.rdv.consulat.ma

If you would prefer Arabika to arrange Arabika appointment for you, click here for more information.

Please note: Arabika not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. For the most up-to-date list of required documents, we advise you to always check which documents are required for each application via the consulate's website.

Which situation applies to you?

1. First application – Born in the Netherlands

Required documents:

• Family Booklet
• Dutch ID card / passport / residence permit
• Recent letter with your name and address (no more than 3 months old)
• Are you a minor? Then also the Moroccan Carte Nationale of the father

2. First application – Born in Morocco

Required documents:

• Moroccan birth certificate (no more than 3 months old) and full copy. Are you unable to arrange this? Arabika can help Arabika request your birth certificate in Morocco. Click here.
• Dutch ID card / passport / residence permit
• Recent letter with your name and address (no more than 3 months old)
• Are you a minor? Then also the Moroccan Carte Nationale of the father

3. Renewal/extension of Moroccan Carte Nationale

Required documents:

• Current Moroccan Carte Nationale
• Dutch ID card / passport / residence permit
• Recent letter with your name and address (no more than 3 months old)

4. Lost your Moroccan Carte Nationale?

Required documents:

• Copy of your Moroccan Carte Nationale or copy of your Moroccan passport
• If you do not have either of these, you will need to know your Moroccan Carte Nationale number.
  If you do not know this number, you can visit the consulate during opening hours to request it.
• Dutch ID card / passport / residence permit
• Recent letter with your name and address (no more than 3 months old)

5. None of the above situations

We recommend that you check with the Moroccan consulate to find out which documents are required in your situation. You can consult the information on the consulate's website or visit during opening hours.

If you have any questions, we recommend that you contact the Moroccan consulate or send us a message via WhatsApp.