Visa policy of Morocco

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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.

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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.

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Visa policy of Morocco
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Morocco
Visa not required (90 days)
Visa not required (30 or 60 days)
Authorisation Electronic Voyage Morocco (ETA)
eVisa
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Visa policy of Morocco
  Morocco
  Visa not required (90 days)
  Visa not required (30 or 60 days)
  Authorisation Electronic Voyage Morocco (ETA)
  eVisa
  Visa required (Conditional eVisa may apply except certain citizens)

Visa exemption

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Moroccan entry and exit stamps

Citizens of the following countries and territories can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): [2] [3] [4]

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. [16]

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
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin OrdinaryJanuary 2024
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan [18] OrdinarySeptember 2024
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar DiplomaticJune 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. [19]

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

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