Morocco visas
Whether you need a visa for Morocco depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationalities may enter visa-free for short visits, others must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) or a consular sticker visa before travelling, and anyone staying beyond the short-stay period must obtain a residence permit after arrival. Entry visas are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates and its diplomatic missions, with the e-Visa delivered through the official government portal. Residence permits, long-term residence cards and naturalisation are handled inside Morocco by the national security services (DGSN) under the Ministry of the Interior.
Moroccan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Morocco โ tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Morocco to work โ the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Morocco โ student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Morocco.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Morocco as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Morocco long term โ residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Moroccan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Morocco Visa
Except for citizens of one of the nations qualifying for visa exemption, all foreign nationals intending to enter Morocco must get a visa before entering the country.
Who needs a visa to Morocco?
Unless you reside from the following Countries, you will be required to obtain a visa before entering Morocco.
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
Entry into Morocco
There are no COVID-19 restrictions on travel from Ireland to Morocco. There is no necessity to produce immunisation or testing certifications for COVID-19.
However, arriving passengers must continue to complete a passenger public health form (FSP) online via the link http://www.onda.ma/form.php. which must be printed and signed before to boarding the aircraft. Children under the age of 12 are excluded from this rule.
A valid passport is necessary for travel to Morocco; the Passport Card is not acceptable. A passport card is not acceptable because it is only valid for travel within the EU, EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. If you attempt to enter Morocco with a passport card, you may be detained at the airport until the next direct flight back to Ireland, which could take several days.
The websites of the Moroccan Ministry of Health and the Moroccan National Tourism Office should be thoroughly reviewed by would-be visitors to Morocco prior to their scheduled departure date.
Criteria to apply for a Morocco Visa
The criteria to apply for a Morocco visa is straight forward. Travellers are advised to follow the criteria when applying for their visa, to ensure all documentation needed is provided. The criteria is listed below.
- The Visa Application for Morocco.
- The original and photocopies of your passport.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Circular flight ticket.
- Accommodation documentation.
- Evidence of adequate financial means.
- Travel insurance.
- Evidence of having paid the Morocco visa cost.
Appointment Waiting Times
The worldwide median wait period for a tourist visa (B1/B2) interview appointment is approximately two months, and candidates with urgent travel needs who satisfy specific criteria can request for an emergency appointment, which is typically available within days.
Who Can Visit Morocco Without a Visa?
A visa is not required for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or any other country in the European Union whose stay in Morocco will not exceed ninety days.
What To Do If Your Morocco Visa is Refused
You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the decision.
Morocco โ key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Time zone
- GMT+1 (Western European Time; Morocco reverts to GMT+0 during Ramadan)
Moroccan visas โ people also ask
Morocco demands a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ not legal advice.
