In short
Inviting someone from abroad? Start with their nationality: many countries enter Morocco without a visa. Some need an electronic authorisation (AEVM); everyone else can apply for the e-visa on acces-maroc.ma if they qualify, or for a regular visa at a consulate.
E-visa papers
Step by step
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Check whether the nationality is exempt
consulat.ma
The list of exempt nationalities is published on the consulates' website. You will find it below, or you can check with the tool on acces-maroc.ma.
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Exempt from a visa, but needs an AEVM?
acces-maroc.ma
Citizens of Mali, Congo (Brazzaville) and Guinea (Conakry) are exempt from a visa, but need an electronic authorisation (AEVM) before travelling. It is not required for holders of a Moroccan residence card, for transit passengers who stay in the airport, or for spouses of Moroccan men or women (with proof of marriage).
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See whether the e-visa is possible
acces-maroc.ma
A: citizens of Azerbaijan, Benin, Brunei, Cambodia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Laos, Israel, Thailand and Vietnam. B: residents of the European Union, the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, the UAE or Switzerland, with a residence card valid for at least 180 days. C: holders of a Schengen, US, Australian, British, Irish, Japanese, Canadian, Norwegian or New Zealand visa, multiple-entry and valid for at least 90 days.
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Apply for the e-visa
acces-maroc.ma
You fill in the application, add the papers, pay and follow the file online. The answer comes within 24 hours (urgent) or 72 hours (standard), on Moroccan working days. The visa is valid for 180 days, for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days, for tourism or business. Gather all the papers before you start the application.
1 to 3 days Source
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Or a regular visa at the consulate
Moroccan embassy or consulate in your country of residence
The file: the form, two 4×3 photos, a passport valid for longer than the stay plus a copy, and a bank statement, an accommodation certificate or a request from a licensed travel agency. When the visa is issued: insurance, hotel or accommodation booking, and a return ticket.
The official route
acces-maroc.ma or the consulate
The e-visa and the AEVM are requested only on the Foreign Ministry's official portal. Everything else goes through the Moroccan embassy or consulate.
The people who can help
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Add your profileCountries exempt from a Morocco visa (according to the list published on consulat.ma)
Algeria, Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France and Monaco, Gabon, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, the UAE, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Some nationalities have a set length of stay (for example 60 days for the Dominican Republic, 30 days for Hong Kong, 90 days for Hungary). The list changes: always check the official website before you travel.
If you are inviting a relative
- Send them the acces-maroc.ma link so they can check their own situation.
- If they will stay with you, get the accommodation certificate ready early: it is among the papers the consulate accepts for a regular visa.
- Ask them to confirm the visa before they pay for a non-refundable ticket.
- If the visit is for a wedding, see mixed marriage: papers and steps.
How much does the visa cost?
The price of the e-visa and the AEVM, and the consulate fees, are not shown on the official pages we read, so we quote no figure. The price appears on the portal when you pay, and it is not refunded.
Next step
If you want a travel agency to help with the file, or a translator for a document, you can find them on Hdaya in your city.
Questions people ask
How long does the Morocco e-visa take?
24 hours for an urgent request or 72 hours for a standard one, on Moroccan working days, if the file is complete.
How long can I stay in Morocco with the e-visa?
30 days at most, for a single entry, within the 180 days after it is issued. The two visas cannot be combined.
My wife is a foreigner: does she need an AEVM?
No. The spouse of a Moroccan man or woman is exempt from the AEVM, as long as they bring proof of marriage.
Can a travel agency help me with the visa?
Yes. A request from a licensed travel agency is among the papers the consulate accepts for a tourist visa.
Official sources
- Consulat.ma — Liste des pays dont les ressortissants sont dispensés du visa d'entrée au Maroc
- Acces-maroc.ma — eVisa et AEVM (ministère des Affaires étrangères)
- Acces-maroc.ma — eVisa terms of use (EN, PDF)
- Consulat.ma — Visas ordinaires
Procedures change. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will check it again.