The mandatory application of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and the Order of the Minister of Equipment and Transport approving Tanger Med Port’s operating regulations is reflected in the procedures for issuing access permits to the various Port zones.
General principles for issuing and renewing transit permits at Tanger Med Port
Any person or vehicle accessing the port facilities of Tanger Med must have a transit permit issued by the Port Authority.
The allocation of transit permits at Tanger Med Port is defined by the following general principles:
- The Badge Office’s referencing of the business requesting the transit permit
- The designation by the company of one or more security correspondents who act on its behalf
- The security correspondent vouches for the persons for whom the requests are made
- The processing of applications for Port Transit Permits (permanent and temporary) on the portal dedicated to the management of applications for access permits by the security correspondents
- Validation of requests by: the managers of the zone and or activities carried out, the Port Authority and the State’s safety and security services
- Regular users must have a permanent transit permit
- The temporary transit permit is in principle granted to occasional visitors
- Invoicing by TMPA of permanent non-exempt traffic permits according to the rates of use of Tanger Med Port tariff booklet
- Affixing the company logo on the side doors and hood of the vehicle accessing Tanger Med Port
- Compliance with safety, security, traffic, and parking rules and regulations of Tanger Med Port
Referral of businesses to the "BFA" access procedure office
Only companies registered with the BFA can apply for transit permits at Tanger Med Port.
To be listed, the company must file the following documents with the BFA:
- 01 copy of the Information and Designation of Security Correspondents Form signed by the business’s authorized representative;
- 01 copy of the Comercial Register,
- 01 copy of the company’s statutes,
- 01 original copy of the request to create an account on the port access pass request portal
In addition, for:
- Carriers, freight forwarders, and commission agents: 01 copy of the approval issued by the competent authority.
- The company’s subcontractors or service providers: 01 copy of the document justifying the contractual link between the 02 companies “subcontract, purchase order…”.
Access for people
The permanent access badge is issued to any person who regularly accesses the Port or its facilities. Its duration varies between 3 months and 2 years maximum.
The permanent badge application package includes:
- 01 Original copy of the Application for Permanent Residence Permit form duly completed and signed
- 01 recent photo of the person
- 01 copy of the ID card
- 01 copy of work permit
Also, for:
- Drivers: 01 copy of Driver’s license
- Clerks, freight forwarders, and registrants: 01 copy of the Customs badge
- Renewal: returning the expired permanent badge
The request for a Permanent Access Badge can only be made by a registered security officer:
- Through the portal https://portail.tangermed.ma/, or in case of portal unavailability
- By submitting the application to the Badge Office with proof of receipt
See also:
- The procedure for the allocation of permanent badges
- User’s Guide for the Port Access Permit Application Portal
- Before entering Tanger Med Port, the visitor is informed and accepts the applicable security constraints.
The temporary access pass “TAP” is issued to any person who does not have a permanent badge and who wishes to access the Port or its facilities on an occasional basis. . The cumulative annual duration of a TAP is a maximum of thirty days. It cannot be renewed more than four times during the same year.
The Application for Temporary Access to Tanger Med Port:
- 01 original copy of the « Application for Temporary Access to Tanger Med Port» form duly completed and signed
- 01 copy of the ID card
Additionally for the workers working for the construction companies:
- 01 copy of work permit
The request for a provisional access permit can only be made by a referenced security correspondent:
- Through the portal https://portail.tangermed.ma/ or
- By sending the application file by email to k.badge@tangermed.ma
The request is processed only after receiving the agreement of the manager of the visited zone.
Some requests may require additional approval from the operations manager. These visits are related to the following activities: Guarding, Shipchandling, Filming, photo or video shooting, media, drone use and diving, etc.
Read also:
- The procedure for issuing provisional access cards
- User Guide for the Temporary Access Permit Application Portal
- The truck and van driver’s guide
- Security instructions Before entering Tanger Med Port, visitors are informed of and accept the applicable security constraints.
Vehicle access
The permanent badge must be displayed visibly by all vehicles that regularly access the Port or its facilities. Its duration varies between 3 months and 2 years maximum.
The permanent badge application file includes:
- 01 original copy of the « Application for Permanent Vehicle Badges» form duly completed and signed
- 01 copy of the vehicle registration document
- 01 copy of the main driver’s ID card
- 01 photo of the vehicle with company logo
In addition, for vehicles driven by several people:
- 01 copy, on company letterhead, of the list of persons authorized to drive the vehicle
The request for a Permanent Access Badge can only be made by a registered security officer:
- Through the portal https://portail.tangermed.ma/, or in case of portal unavailability
- By submitting the application to the Badge Office with proof of receipt
See also :
The temporary badge is issued to any light vehicle that does not have a permanent badge, that needs to access the port or its facilities on a one-time or occasional basis. The cumulative annual duration of a temporary badge is a maximum of thirty days. It cannot be renewed more than four times during the same year.
The application file for a temporary badge includes:
- 01 original copy of the « Application for Temporary Vehicle Permit» form duly completed and signed
- 01 copy of the vehicle registration document
- 01 photo of the vehicle with company logo
In addition, if the vehicle is driven by several people:
- 01 copy, on company letterhead, of the list of persons authorized to drive the vehicle
The request for a temporary badge can only be made by a referenced security correspondent:
- Through the portal https://portail.tangermed.ma/ or
- • By sending the application file by email to k.badge@tangermed.ma
The request is processed only after receiving the agreement of the manager of the visited zone.
Read also:
- The procedure for the allocation of temporary badges
- User Guide for the Temporary Access Permit Application Portal
- Before entering Tanger Med Port, the visitor is informed and accepts the applicable security constraints.
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