Morocco:Visa Requirements

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Morocco: Visa Requirements

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Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • A valid passport must be carried for tourist visits. The passport must cover at least the entire planned stay in Morocco. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not precisely specified in the central official source. The detailed acceptance criteria for machine-readable or biometric passport requirements and for damaged passports are also not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Visa-free tourist stay is up to 90 days. Passengers wishing to stay longer may request an extension at the nearest police station before the current authorized period expires. If the extension request is granted, an additional period of up to 90 days may be granted. It should not be assumed that the extension will be granted automatically.
  • The type of passport that can be used for visa-free travel, travel document, and applicable special exemptions vary depending on the passenger's personal situation. The exact entry status must be verified through the online eligibility check by entering citizenship, country of residence, passport type, date of birth, purpose of travel, and existing visa information.
  • No common checklist of round-trip tickets, hotel reservations, invitation letters, bank statements, or travel health insurance valid for all visa-free passengers has been published. The number of months that the bank statement must cover, the minimum financial amount, and the insurance coverage are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Photographs, fingerprints, biometric data, or online pre-application have not been published as a standard visa-free entry condition. The entry exemption does not eliminate the authority of border authorities to check the passenger's documents and travel conditions.

Electronic Travel Authorization Requirements

  • Before applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization, the eligibility check on the Accès Maroc platform must be completed. The system determines the procedure to follow on a case-by-case basis by evaluating citizenship, country of residence, date of birth, passport type, purpose of travel, and whether any other valid visa exists.
  • The applicant must create an account on the platform or log in with an existing account. When registration is complete, a verification message is sent to the email address. The electronic travel authorization application is created through the verified account.
  • In the application, personal information, contact information, passport number, country of issue, and validity information must be entered. Occupation information and recently visited countries may also be requested.
  • In the travel section, the planned arrival date, intended length of stay, mode of transportation, and the entry or transit border post to be used must be reported. Who finances the trip, the financing method to be used, the hotel or host in Morocco, accommodation address, telephone, and email information must also be entered in the form.
  • If transiting, the final destination country, whether there is an entry permit for that country, and the validity information of the existing permit may be requested. Only fields applicable to the applicant's situation must be filled.
  • A photograph, the page of the passport containing identification information, and, if requested by the system, proof of residence must be attached to the application. The official application guide indicates PNG, JPEG, and JPG for photographs; PNG, JPEG, JPG, and PDF formats for the passport page. The visual guide shows a 2 MB limit per file.
  • The exact size, background color, and maximum date of taking of the photograph are not precisely specified in the central official source. The required minimum validity period of the passport and the number of blank pages needed are also not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • After all mandatory fields are completed and documents are uploaded, the application must be confirmed. Since the confirmation process is irreversible, the applicant must check the accuracy of information and attachments beforehand.
  • When the application is created, confirmation is sent via email. The status of the application can be tracked through the account on the platform. If the competent authority requests additional information or documents, the application can be completed online. The approved permit can be downloaded from the platform.
  • The processing time, validity period, maximum permitted stay, and fee of the electronic travel authorization are not precisely specified in the central official source. No precise central instruction has been published regarding whether the approval document must be carried only in printed or only in digital format.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • The applicant must first check e-visa eligibility on the Accès Maroc platform by entering citizenship, country of residence, date of birth, passport type, purpose of travel, and existing other visa information. The document list varies depending on which eligibility path the applicant benefits from.
  • Only ordinary passports are accepted for e-visa application. Diplomatic, service, and special passports, as well as travel documents issued to refugees, stateless persons, or other categories, are not accepted for e-visa application. Persons using these documents must apply to the responsible Moroccan embassy or consulate in their country of residence.
  • The ordinary passport must be valid for at least 90 days at the time of e-visa application. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • The applicant must enter an active email address and access the online application form via the secure link sent to them. Before proceeding with the application, the conditions for travel to Morocco must be read and accepted.
  • In the application form, first name, surname, date of birth, citizenship, passport number, and document validity dates must be written exactly as they appear in the passport. If eligibility is based on a residence permit or a visa of another country, the number and validity information of those documents must also be entered completely.
  • A good quality color photograph taken within the last six months, measuring 35 × 45 millimeters, must be attached to the application. The photograph must clearly show facial features and comply with International Civil Aviation Organization standards. The background color is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A clear color copy of the pages showing the identification and validity information of the passport must be uploaded. Uploading other pages of the passport is not stated as a general requirement.
  • Applicants whose eligibility is based on residence status must submit a clear color copy of both sides of the residence card or residence permit. The residence document must be valid for at least 180 days at the time of e-visa application. Residence permit application, renewal or extension receipts, work permits, circulation documents, and special certificates are not accepted in lieu of a valid residence permit.
  • Applicants whose eligibility is based on a visa of another country must upload a clear color copy of the relevant visa. The supporting visa must be non-electronic, multiple-entry, and valid for at least 90 days at the time of e-visa application. Which visa or residence permit can be used is determined by the personal eligibility check.
  • In applications made for business purposes, a document proving the purpose of travel must be submitted. For travel related to public tenders, the recommendation of the relevant ministry; for private tenders, a letter from the chamber of profession; for fair or exhibition participation, an organizer invitation; or an invitation from an industrial, commercial, or service enterprise in Morocco may be accepted. The competent authority may also evaluate another appropriate proof of business purpose.
  • Application attachments must be prepared in JPG, JPEG, or PDF format and each file must not exceed 1 MB. Applications of those traveling as a family or group may be grouped in the same file. A maximum of ten applications can be added to one file.
  • After the application is confirmed, the standard or express processing option is selected and payment is made. Payment is made by bank card via redirect to the payment page of the General Treasury of the Kingdom of Morocco. A confirmed and paid application cannot be canceled and no refund can be requested.
  • The official user guide shows 770 Moroccan dirhams for standard processing and 1,100 Moroccan dirhams for express processing on the payment screen. The current amount displayed on the payment screen at the time of application must be taken as basis.
  • The official processing time for a standard e-visa is 72 hours in Moroccan working days. The processing time for an express application is 24 hours. Applications with missing documents, incorrect information, or requiring additional review may be excluded from these periods.
  • The e-visa is valid for a maximum of 180 days from the date of issue. The e-visa is single-entry and allows a maximum stay of up to 30 consecutive days in Morocco. Permitted stay periods cannot be combined by obtaining multiple e-visas. When the period granted by the first e-visa expires, it is necessary to leave Morocco before benefiting from a new e-visa.
  • The e-visa can only be used for tourism or business purposes. The e-visa holder cannot request a residence permit in Morocco based on this document.
  • E-visa holders under eighteen years of age may enter Morocco only accompanied by one of their parents or legal representatives. No universal online document list concerning birth certificates, custody documents, or consent letters for minors has been published.
  • The e-visa document must be kept ready for presentation during boarding, at the Moroccan border post, and during checks within the country. Whether the document must be presented in printed form or only in digital form is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • At border control, in addition to the passport and e-visa, the residence permit or foreign country visa used in the application, return ticket, proof of sufficient financial means, and hospitalization and medical repatriation insurance covering the duration of travel may be requested.
  • Financial sufficiency may be demonstrated by an international bank card or cash equivalent exceeding 70 euros per person per day of stay. The number of months the bank statement must cover is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • Travel insurance must cover the entire duration of stay and include hospitalization and medical repatriation risks. The exact minimum monetary coverage amount of insurance is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • The issuance of an e-visa does not constitute an absolute right of entry. The border authority may refuse entry to a person who does not meet entry conditions or cannot provide the required evidence. False declarations or submission of forged documents may result in sanctions.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • Visa on arrival is not a standard visa program open to all passengers. Moroccan security authorities may issue short-stay or transit visas at border posts only in exceptional cases.
  • An applicant living in a place where Morocco has no diplomatic representation may need to process through the accredited Moroccan diplomatic representation for that country or an authorized honorary consul before travel. Arriving at a border post without prior approval or referral does not mean that a visa will be issued.
  • The exceptional circumstances under which the application will be accepted, the form of required prior approval, passport validity, number of photographs, proof of financial sufficiency, accommodation document, invitation letter, and supporting documents are determined according to the specifics of the case and the instructions of the competent authority. No central document checklist applicable to all applicants for these elements has been published.
  • The maximum duration of stay, number of entries, fee, payment method, and processing time of a short-stay visa issued on arrival are not precisely specified in the central official source. For permits issued at the border for transit purposes, a limit of 72 hours per transit applies.
  • The visa on arrival possibility should not be considered as an alternative or guaranteed application route for passengers who are obliged to obtain a visa in advance.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • The consular visa application must be made to the Moroccan embassy, consulate, or the application channel designated by the relevant representation responsible for the applicant's country of residence. Appointment, in-person application, mail, or use of an authorized intermediary may vary by representation.
  • The applicant must submit a completed visa application form. Personal information, passport details, marital status, occupation, purpose of travel, address in Morocco, planned entry and exit dates, and financial means information on the form must be accurate and complete. The form must be dated and signed by the applicant.
  • Common core documents include two color photographs with a white background clearly showing facial features. General lists published by diplomatic representations indicate the photograph size as 4 × 3 centimeters. The maximum date of taking the photograph and other technical specifications may vary by representation.
  • An identity card, residence permit, or document proving the current address and legal residence in the country of application must be submitted. The minimum remaining validity period required for the residence permit at the time of application is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • A valid passport or acceptable travel document must be submitted. The validity period of the document must be longer than the planned stay in Morocco. A photocopy of the pages showing the identification and validity information of the passport must be attached.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport, the maximum age limit regarding the date of issue of the passport, the requirement for a biometric passport, and the criteria for damaged passports are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • For tourist applications, a bank statement showing sufficient financial means, confirmed return reservation, travel insurance, and hotel reservation or accommodation voucher issued by a tour operator may be requested. The number of months the bank statement must cover and the minimum amount required in the account are not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • For business trips, an invitation from the company or enterprise in Morocco, a letter from the professional organization, proof of business relationship, meeting or event document, or other documents showing the commercial purpose of the travel may be requested.
  • For private or family visit applications, an invitation or undertaking of expenses document signed and, if necessary, certified by the relative or guarantor living in Morocco may be requested. The identity, address, passport or residence document, and proof of financial means of the inviting party may be requested according to the representation's checklist.
  • For applications for employment, education, investment, medical treatment, conference, cultural activity, official mission, and family reunification, additional documents specific to the purpose of travel must be submitted. These may include an employment contract, acceptance or registration letter, company documents, medical report, official assignment letter, or prior authorization from the relevant Moroccan authority.
  • For minors' applications, the form signed by the parent or legal representative, birth certificate, parental identification, custody document, and consent from the non-traveling parent may be requested. The exact document list varies depending on the representation receiving the application.
  • Whether documents require translation, notarization, apostille, or consular legalization depends on the country of issue, the purpose of application, and the representation's practice. No single centralized translation and certification rule applicable to all applications has been published.
  • A short-stay visa may be issued for a single short visit or multiple short visits. The short-stay duration may be between 1 and 90 days, and the visa may be issued as single or multiple entry.
  • A long-stay visa is multiple-entry and its validity period may start from three months up to a maximum of one year. The right to stay granted by the long-stay visa per entry and the obligation to apply for a residence card in Morocco must be assessed according to the conditions stated on the visa and the purpose of stay.
  • The consular visa fee, accepted payment method, how long before travel the application can be made, and standard processing time vary by representation. This information is not precisely specified in the central official source.
  • No central rule has been published that fingerprints or other biometric data are mandatory for all consular visa applications. It is possible that the applicant may be called in person, interviewed, or asked to submit additional documents.
  • Submission of all documents does not guarantee that a visa will be issued. Some applications may be subject to prior approval by the central unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Population
38,762,441(2026 est.)
Official language
Arabic, Amazigh
Government type
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Continent
Africa
Capital
Rabat
Currency
Moroccan dirham
Area
446,550 km²
Phone code
+212

Morocco: Key Destinations

Morocco's primary gateway is Casablanca, home to the country's busiest international airport. The capital Rabat offers a quieter administrative center, while Marrakech and Fes draw visitors with their historic medinas and imperial heritage. Tangier in the north provides access to both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.

Morocco's cultural richness spans ancient souks, Berber villages, and the vibrant art scene of Marrakech. The Atlas Mountains offer trekking opportunities, and the Sahara Desert provides unforgettable desert camps. Coastal cities like Essaouira and Agadir are popular for seaside relaxation and water sports.

Travelers commonly start in Casablanca or Marrakech before exploring Fes and the northern cities via the efficient train network. Desert excursions from Marrakech or Fes to Merzouga or Zagora are popular, and many routes include the blue-washed town of Chefchaouen. Internal flights and buses connect major hubs for flexible itinerary planning.