Visa policy of Morocco
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 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 :A - For Chinese citizens with People's Republic of China passports, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports or Macao Special Administrative Region passports only.
B – 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.
1 – 60 days
2 – 30 days
3 – 30 days within a 180-day period
Electronic Travel Authorization (AEVM)
Electronic Travel Authorization is required for nationals of countries exempt from visa requirements. In the future, AEVM will apply to all visa-exempt countries, except for nationals with a valid Moroccan residence permit, transit passengers and spouses of Moroccan citizens. Those married to Moroccan nationals must provide supporting documents upon arrival.Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa but must obtain an AEVM in advance to enter Morocco.
1 – Subject to AEVM from September 25, 2025 to January 25, 2026
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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.D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Sp - Special passports
- - In addition, visa is not required for United Nations Passport Holders for up to 90 days.
Future changes
Morocco has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:| Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
BeninElectronic Visa (eVisa)Regular eVisaCitizens of the following countries holding ordinary passports may apply for an e-Visa without further document requirement:Conditional eVisaCitizens 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: Further Authorization RequiredHolders of passports of the following jurisdictions must have their visa approved by the Ministry of Interior: |
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