Travel visa and passport requirements in Morocco

Morocco is a welcoming destination, but there are some things to do to prepare for your trip. Most travelers who wish to visit Morocco can do so without applying for a visa if your trip does not exceed three months. However, all travelers must arrive with a passport that is valid for at least six months from the time you enter Morocco.
Your stay as a visitor is limited to three months but can be extended at any Moroccan police station. Visiting areas outside recognized tourist areas is not recommended for security reasons. It is well known that travel rules can change without the public being informed. We recommend that you check with Travel Exploration or the Moroccan Embassy in the United States for current regulations before traveling.

Visas in Morocco: Required by everyone except citizens of the following countries :

Nationals of the countries listed in the table above for stays of up to 3 months. If your stay is longer, you will need to apply for an extension visa from the Moroccan government.

Nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, Congo (Rep. ), Guinea, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guinea (Conakry), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Estonia, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Korea (Rep.), Mali, Libya, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand-Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela for stays of up to three months. Transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or the first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided that they hold onward or return documents and do not leave the airport. If you are not a citizen of one of the countries mentioned above, you can download the visa form from the Moroccan Consulate’s website.

What travel documents are required for Morocco?

To enter Morocco :

.Your passport must be valid for six months after the date of entry.
.Application form for an academic program in Morocco.
.No visa is required for a stay of up to three months for North Americans and Europeans.
.Documents and Tickets for return or onward travel.
.Vaccination: International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever required if you arrive from the infected area within five days.

Note: Entry visas are only valid for three months; visitors wishing to stay longer must apply to the local police station within 15 days of arrival. For all other visa applications, you should contact the embassy.

Europe
Persons holding passports in Finland, Iceland, Switzerland, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Sweden or any other country belonging to the European Union do not need a visa to travel to Morocco if their stay does not exceed 90 days. For a stay longer than ninety days, contact the Moroccan consulate in your country to obtain a visa.

Other travel visa exemptions for Morocco.

• Transit passengers landing in Morocco who will take a connecting flight within 24 hours.
• Children 16 years of age or under may travel with their parents’ passport, but they must have a photo in their parents’ passport, otherwise, they may be refused entry to Morocco.

 Need a visa for Morocco

if your country does not appear in one of the above lists, you should apply to the nearest Moroccan embassy or consulate.

Arrival in Morocco

When you arrive at the airport, you must receive a stamp in your passport. Be sure to obtain this stamp, as there have been reports of situations where a stamp has not been placed in a traveler’s passport and, as a result, it has been difficult to leave Morocco without proof of entry.

Prolonged stay or permanent relocation in Morocco

if you are already in Morocco and wish to settle permanently, or if you are an exchange student, you must go to the local Moroccan police station in the district where you reside. There you can contact the Bureau des Etrangers, an immigration service, and apply for a residence permit. Applying for an extended visa can be a quick procedure. For example, some travelers make a trip outside Morocco for one or two days before the end of their three-month stay. However, be aware that in a few cases, people have tried and have been refused entry to Morocco until they contact the nearest Moroccan embassy to reapply.

Travelers are encouraged to carry a copy of their passport with them at all times. If questioned by local authorities, it is important to carry proof of identity and citizenship of your country.