Land Transport: AMTRI Association Warns of Impact of New European Entry and Exit System
As the European Union prepares to implement the new Entry and Exit System (EES) in October 2025, the Moroccan International Road Transport Association (AMTRI) has issued a warning regarding the potential effects of this system on land transport between Morocco and Europe.
This system, which will replace manual passport stamping with electronic crossing registration, aims to enhance security and facilitate border control within the Schengen Area. However, professionals in the transport sector believe that its strict enforcement could have counterproductive consequences.
According to the association, the precise application of the EES may “penalize” Moroccan truck drivers, most of whom rely on short-term (tourist) visas. Their time spent in Europe could be counted as a long-term stay, subjecting them to visa denials, administrative penalties, or even entry bans.
This situation could hinder the flow of logistics trade between Morocco and its European partners, increase operational costs for transport companies, and slow down the movement of goods.
In this context, AMTRI urges Moroccan authorities to engage in urgent bilateral dialogue with the European Union, establish a multiple-entry professional visa that accommodates the specifics of international road transport, and implement a consular cooperation mechanism to standardize procedures.
The association sees defending the Moroccan road transport sector as a strategic issue aimed at protecting drivers and maintaining Morocco’s competitive ability in European and Mediterranean trade.
