Get your Morocco electronic visa online

Morocco's visa policy distinguishes three main categories of travellers. Before taking any steps, it is essential to determine which category you fall into, as each follows different rules.

Visa-exempt travellers

Many countries benefit from a full visa exemption for tourist or professional stays of less than 90 days. These include nationals of European Union countries (France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal…), the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Tunisia, Senegal, Turkey, and several other countries. These travellers only need a passport valid for at least six months beyond their entry date.

Special case — Côte d'Ivoire. The visa exemption previously granted to holders of an ordinary Ivorian passport has been suspended since 1 September 2024, at the request of the Ivorian authorities and for an announced period of up to two years: a visa is therefore required to enter Morocco. The suspension does not cover Ivorian diplomatic or service passports, holders of a Moroccan residence permit, or holders of a Schengen, US, Canadian or UAE visa. As the measure is temporary and its lifting is not automatic, check the rules in force before booking.

Travellers eligible for the e-Visa

The terms of use published by the Moroccan authorities define three eligibility categories. You only need to meet one of them: contrary to a widespread belief, eligibility does not depend solely on passport nationality — your country of residence and a visa you already hold also open access to the e-Visa.

Category A — through nationality. Nationals of Azerbaijan, Benin, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Guatemala, India, Israel, Jordan, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam may apply with their ordinary passport alone, valid for at least 90 days on the date of application. (China and several other countries sometimes cited by mistake do not belong to this category: Chinese nationals are visa-exempt for 90 days.)

Category B — through country of residence. Visa-required nationals legally residing in the European Union, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates are eligible whatever their nationality, on presentation of a valid, final residence permit (application, renewal or extension receipts and special permits are refused). A minimum remaining validity is required on the date of application — check it on before applying.

Category C — through a visa already held. Visa-required nationals holding a visa issued by a Schengen country, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Norway or New Zealand are eligible — subject to three cumulative conditions: the visa must be non-electronic (a physical sticker or stamp), multiple-entry and valid for at least 90 days on the date the e-Visa application is submitted.

The list is subject to change: check your eligibility on the official portal before submitting your application.

Travellers requiring a consular visa

Nationals of countries that are neither visa-exempt nor eligible for the e-Visa must submit a full application to the nearest Moroccan embassy or consulate to their place of residence. This procedure generally includes an interview, submission of original documents and a longer processing time.

The Morocco e-Visa procedure is entirely digital: no trip to an embassy, no postal submission. Before you begin, have your valid passport, your approximate travel dates, and — if you fall into the 'Schengen or equivalent visa' category — a digital copy of that valid visa to hand.

Once issued, the e-Visa is subject to three strict rules that must be clearly understood before departure:

• Usage deadline: you have 180 days (6 months) from the date of issue shown on the document to enter Morocco. After this period, the authorisation expires and a new application is required.
• Maximum stay: the e-Visa authorises a continuous stay of up to 30 days on Moroccan territory. The countdown begins from your actual entry date.
• Single entry: the e-Visa allows only one border crossing. If you leave Morocco — even briefly — the authorisation is exhausted. A new application is mandatory to return.
• No cumulation: a holder of several e-Visas may under no circumstances add up the stay durations granted. They must leave the territory when the 30 days of the visa used expire.
• No residence: an e-Visa holder may not apply for a residence permit in Morocco.

A major destination in North Africa, Morocco attracts more than 14 million international visitors every year from all continents. The Kingdom combines exceptional geographical diversity: from the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara, from the Atlantic coasts of Tangier and Essaouira to the Mediterranean shores of Al Hoceima. Its cultural heritage is recognised by UNESCO across nine sites.

Each Moroccan region offers a unique experience: Marrakech and its Jemaa el-Fna square, a UNESCO intangible heritage site, Fès and its thousand-year-old medina, Chefchaouen the blue city perched in the Rif, Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque, Rabat the administrative capital, the Todra Gorge, the oases of Merzouga at the gateway to the Sahara. Morocco is also an internationally recognised gastronomic destination — tagine, couscous, pastilla, mint tea — and a crossroads of Berber, Arab, Andalusian and African influences.

On the practical side, the country has a dense air network with direct flights from Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. A regular maritime service connects Spain (Algeciras, Barcelona) to the ports of Tanger Med and Ceuta. The hotel infrastructure is highly developed, from the traditional riad to the five-star resort, and travel costs remain affordable compared to other Mediterranean destinations.

Beyond the visa, a trip to Morocco requires a minimum of preparation. Here are the key points to check before your departure, based on the official e-Visa conditions and practices observed at entry into Moroccan territory.