Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has reportedly confirmed the continuation of visa requirements for entry into the occupied city of Ceuta for all Moroccan citizens, including residents of neighboring cities who were previously exempt until 2019.
Grande-Marlaska explained that security concerns and geopolitical circumstances necessitate these preemptive measures, reaffirming the Spanish government’s commitment to safeguarding the security and stability of this occupied enclave facing the Strait of Gibraltar, overlooking the Mediterranean, which serves as a vital link between the neighboring countries Morocco and Spain.
It’s worth noting that residents of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region were previously exempted under the Schengen Agreement from requiring a visa to enter the occupied city of Ceuta with a passport.
