Visa policy of Morocco explained

A foreign national wishing to enter Morocco must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the countries eligible for visa exemption.

On July 10, 2022, the Moroccan government launched an e-Visa system[1] to facilitate the granting of visas to foreign nationals subject to this formality.

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries and territories can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):[2] [3]

1 – 60 days
2 – 30 days
3 – for holders of British passports, only British citizens, British Nationals (Overseas) and British subjects with a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the UK are eligible for visa-free entry.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of passports issued by the following countries are allowed to enter and remain in Morocco for a maximum period of 90 days.[15]

D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Sp - Special passports

Visa not required for holders of passport of United Nations (laissez passer) traveling on duty.

Future changes

Morocco has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

CountryPassportsAgreement signed on
BeninOrdinaryJanuary 2024
Kazakhstan[17] Ordinary September 2024
MadagascarDiplomatic June 2024

Online application

Electronic Travel Authorization (AEVM)

Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa but must obtain an AEVM (ETA) in advance to enter Morocco.[18]

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

Citizens of the following countries holding ordinary passports may apply for an e-Visa without further document requirement:[1]

Citizens of most other countries and regions that are not visa-exempt must apply for a visa in advance from one of the diplomatic missions of Morocco. However, these citizens may still apply for an e-Visa if they hold a valid visa or permanent residency document issued by one of the following countries:

1 - For holders of a residence permit.

Only visas physically stamped in the passport or residence cards are recognized.

Citizens of the following countries and regions cannot apply for a regular and conditional e-Visa:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morocco eVisa.
  2. Web site: List of countries whose citizens are exempted from entry visa into Morocco.
  3. Web site: Visa information . Consulate-General of Morocco, New York . 29 September 2013 . 11 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151211221503/http://moroccanconsulate.com/visa.cfm. dead.
  4. Web site: Ouverture des frontières du Maroc : les Algériens concernés . 10 September 2020 . fr.
  5. Web site: МАРОККО - Общие сведения о стране (MOROCCO - General information about the country) . https://web.archive.org/web/20160923123643/https://www.kdmid.ru/docs.aspx?lst=country_wiki&it=/%D0%9C%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BA%D0%BE.aspx . 2016-09-23 . ru.
  6. Web site: Top Imam in Morocco Defends Death Penalty in Adnane Bouchouf Case.
  7. Web site: M'sians can enter, stay in Morocco for 90 days without visa beginning Dec 27. December 2017 .
  8. https://www.foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/mediacentre/news/5521-visa-exemption-for-maldivians-travelling-to-morocco Visa Exemption for Maldivians travelling to Morocco
  9. Web site: Visa : Le Maroc exempte les citoyens du Burkina Faso. 28 January 2021.
  10. Web site: Morocco and Colombia Ink Four Bilateral Agreements.
  11. Web site: Exemption de visa entre le Maroc et la République dominicaine.
  12. Web site: Ouverture des frontières du Maroc : les Algériens concernés . 10 September 2022 . fr.
  13. https://turan.az/en/politics/visa-free-agreement-between-morocco-and-azerbaijan-comes-into-force-on-august-28-783421 Visa-free agreement between Morocco and Azerbaijan comes into force on August 28
  14. Web site: Les Ivoiriens doivent désormais avoir un visa pour se rendre au Maroc .
  15. Web site: Les ressortissants togolais exemptés de visas pour entrer au Maroc . fr.
  16. Web site: Israel, Morocco ink deals, agree to reopen mutual liaison offices within weeks . The Times of Israel.
  17. https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/853714?lang=en Kazakhstan and Morocco Signed an Agreement on Exemption from Visa Requirements
  18. Web site: AEVM.