Morocco visas
Whether you need a visa for Morocco depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationalities may enter visa-free for short visits, others must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) or a consular sticker visa before travelling, and anyone staying beyond the short-stay period must obtain a residence permit after arrival. Entry visas are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates and its diplomatic missions, with the e-Visa delivered through the official government portal. Residence permits, long-term residence cards and naturalisation are handled inside Morocco by the national security services (DGSN) under the Ministry of the Interior.
Moroccan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Morocco — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Morocco to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Morocco — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Morocco.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Morocco as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Morocco long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Moroccan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Morocco — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Time zone
- GMT+1 (Western European Time; Morocco reverts to GMT+0 during Ramadan)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.