Residence & citizenship
Moroccan Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour) and 10-Year Residence Card
The residence permits that let foreign nationals settle in Morocco, including the long-term ten-year residence card.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The residence period required for the 10-year card (reported around 4 years), card validities and fees are drawn from summaries of Law 02-03 and are unverified; confirm with the DGSN / Ministry of the Interior.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Morocco government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Carte d'immatriculation / carte de résidence (Law 02-03)
- Route type
- Residence permit and long-term settlement card
- Registration card validity
- 1 to 10 years
- Long-term card
- 10-year renewable residence card
- Reported eligibility after around 4 years of continuous residence; unverified.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals residing in Morocco beyond the short-stay period
- Long-term residents seeking the ten-year residence card
- Workers, family members and others with a lawful basis to stay
Requirements
- A lawful basis for residence (work, family, study or other approved ground)
- Continuous and regular residence for the required period for the long-term card
- A valid passport and supporting documents required by the police authority
- Compliance with the conditions of Law 02-03
What you can do
- Reside legally in Morocco for the validity of the card
- Renew the card while conditions continue to be met
- Access services such as banking, housing and healthcare
How to apply
- Report to the local police authority after arrival
- Submit the residence-permit application with proof of the residence basis and supporting documents
- Apply for the long-term (ten-year) residence card once the continuous-residence condition is met
- Renew before expiry
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.