🇲🇦Visa options for Morocco
Morocco offers 21 permit types across 6 categories — from visitor and work visas to family reunification, study, special-category residence, and permanent residency. 11 lead to PR; 17 don't require a job offer. Here's every Morocco permit tracked by VisaMatch.
21permit types
6categories
11PR pathways
17no job needed
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Visa categories in Morocco
All Morocco permit types
Visitor (8)
Tourist Visa — Single Entry Visitor
Short-stay tourist visa for a single visit to Morocco, up to 90 days
Tourist Visa — Double Entry Visitor
Two-entry tourist visa allowing two separate trips to Morocco within the validity period
Long-Validity Multiple Entry Visa Visitor
Multiple-entry tourist visa for frequent travellers with strong ties to home country
Transit Visa — Single Transit
Single transit through Morocco en route to a third country
Transit Visa — Double Transit
Two transit entries through Morocco for onward journeys
eVisa (AEVM) — Tourist/Business Visitor
Electronic travel authorisation available to select nationalities (India, China, etc.) via acces-maroc.ma
Business Visa Visitor
Short-stay visa for business meetings, negotiations, and conferences with Moroccan entities
Emergency Border Visa Visitor
Available only to nationals of countries with no Moroccan consulate; issued at port of entry
Work (6)
Work Long-Stay Visa (Salaried Employee) Work
Long-stay work visa for salaried employees; requires Ministry of Labour approval and ANAPEC labour market test
Short-Term Work Authorization Work
Temporary work authorisation for short-duration employment contracts, up to 3 months
Intra-Company Transfer Permit Work
Transfer of senior managers and specialists within multinational companies to Moroccan subsidiaries
Trainee / Internship Visa Work
Formal training or internship programme at a Moroccan company; no ANAPEC test required
Investor / Business Creation Visa Work
Long-stay visa for foreign investors forming or acquiring a business in Morocco
Carte de Séjour — Employee Residence Permit Work
Annual residence permit issued to holders of a valid work visa; renewed yearly in-country
Study (2)
Student Long-Stay Visa Study
Long-stay visa for full-time study at an accredited Moroccan university or institution
Carte de Séjour — Student Residence Permit Study
Annual residence permit for enrolled students; renewable for the duration of studies
Family (2)
Family Reunification Long-Stay Visa Family
Join a Moroccan citizen or long-term resident in Morocco (spouse, dependent children, dependent parents)
Carte de Séjour — Spouse of Moroccan National Family
Residence permit for the foreign spouse of a Moroccan national; renewable annually
Special (2)
Retirement / Visitor Long-Stay Visa Special
Long-stay visa for retirees and passive-income earners who do not intend to work in Morocco
Carte de Séjour — Visitor / Retiree Residence Permit Special
Annual residence permit for retirees and visitors; requires proof of regular passive income
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Morocco
How many visa types does Morocco offer?
Morocco offers 21 permit types across 6 categories — covering visitor, work, study, family reunification, special-category residence, and permanent residency.
Can I move to Morocco without a job offer?
Yes — 17 of Morocco's 21 permit types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include tourist and visitor visas, the eVisa (AEVM), retirement/retiree long-stay visas, study visas, family visas, and the investor/business creation visa.
Does Morocco offer a pathway to permanent residency?
Yes. After 4–5 consecutive years of legal residence in Morocco on a valid Carte de Séjour, you can apply for the 10-Year Long-Term Residence Permit. Morocco has no Golden Visa or residency-by-investment programme.
Does Morocco have a digital nomad visa?
No — Morocco does not yet have a dedicated digital nomad visa as of 2026. Remote workers typically enter on a tourist visa (up to 90 days) or apply for the Retirement/Visitor Long-Stay Visa if they can demonstrate passive income.
How do I check my eligibility for Morocco visas?
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