Work visas
Moroccan Work Visa and Foreign Employment Contract
The route for foreign nationals to work legally in Morocco, built around an ANAPEC-approved employment contract and a residence permit.
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Processing times for ANAPEC approval and residence permits, plus any fees and the residence-permit validity period, are unverified and should be confirmed with ANAPEC and the DGSN.
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
- Contrat de Travail d'Étranger + carte de séjour (work residence)
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored work authorisation
- Key approval
- Employment contract visaed by ANAPEC and the labour ministry
- Labour market test
- Priorité nationale (national-priority check) generally required
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Moroccan employer
- Employees being transferred to or hired by a company in Morocco
- Workers whose role has been through the required employment-authorisation process
Requirements
- An employment contract (Contrat de Travail d'Étranger) approved/visaed by ANAPEC and the labour ministry
- Evidence supporting the labour-market test (priorité nationale) where required
- A valid passport and, where applicable, an entry visa
- Registration with the police and application for a residence permit after arrival
What you can do
- Work legally for the sponsoring employer in the approved role
- Reside in Morocco with a residence permit renewable while the employment continues
- Access services such as banking and healthcare with a valid carte de séjour
How to apply
- The employer secures approval of the foreign employment contract via ANAPEC and the labour ministry
- Obtain the appropriate entry visa where required for your nationality
- Report to the local police authority after arrival and apply for the residence permit
- Renew the residence permit before expiry while employment continues
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.