Visa to enter the Kingdom of Morocco


Visa Application


Please note that Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter the Kingdom of Morocco and may stay up to 90 days.
      Algeria - Andorra - Argentina - Australia - Austria - Bahrain - Belgium - Brazil - Bulgaria - Canada - Chile - Republic of Congo - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Great Britain - Greece - Guinea (Conakry) - Hong Kong - Hungary - Iceland - Indonesia - Ireland - Italy - Ivory Coast - Japan - Kuwait - Latvia - Libya - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxemburg - Mali - Malta - Mexico - Monaco - Netherlands - New Zealand - Niger - Norway - Oman - Peru - Philippines -Poland – Portugal - Puerto Rico - Qatar - Romania - Russian Federation - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - Singapore (Singaporean nationals may stay up to one month without visa) - Slovakia - Slovenia - South Korea - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Tunisia - Turkey - United Arab Emirates - United States of America - Venezuela.
Visitors intending to stay in Morocco longer than 90 days, however, should request a permission to extend the duration of their stay, at the nearest Police Precinct to their place of residence in Morocco. Citizens from countries not listed above do need a visa and the requirements are as follows:
Visa requirements for diplomats and officials of international organizations:
  • Visa application form duly filled out in capital letters and signed
  • Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
  • Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
  • Two passport size color photos with a white background
  • A verbal note
  • Visa processing fees will be waived for diplomats and officials of international organizations
Transit Visas:
  • A visa application form duly signed and filled out in capital letters
  • Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
  • Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
  • Two passport size color photos with a white background
  • Copy of the applicant's legal status in the US: Green card, F1 Visa, H1B-Visa, L1 Visa, O1 Visa, J1 Visa, or G1 Visa. B1/B2 Visa is not accepted.
  • In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is a document stapled to the passport) is required
  • Copy of the plane tickets or of the confirmed reservation
Transit visa fees:
  • 1 day stay period (one entry): $26.75
  • 2 days stay period (one entry): $26.75
  • 1 day or 2 days stay period (two entries): $40
Tourist visa:
  • A visa application form duly signed and filled out in capital letters
  • Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
  • Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
  • Two passport size color photos with a white background
  • Copy of the applicant's legal status in the US: Green card, F1 Visa, H1B-Visa, L1 Visa, O1 Visa, J1 Visa, or G1 Visa. B1/B2 Visa is not accepted.
  • In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is a document stapled to the passport) is required
  • Copy of the round trip plane tickets or of the confirmed reservation
  • Hotel reservation or notarized Letter of Invitation from your host in Morocco
  • For applicant married to Moroccan citizen, a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the Moroccan passport or national ID of the Moroccan spouse, can be a substitute for the invitation letter or for the hotel reservation
Tourist Visa fees:
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (one entry): $26.75
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (two entries): $40
Student visa:
  • A visa application form duly filled out in capital letters and signed
  • Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
  • Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
  • Two passport size color photos with white background
  • Copy of the applicant's legal status in the US: Green card, F1 Visa, H1B-Visa, L1 Visa, O1 Visa, J1 Visa, or G1 Visa. B1/B2 Visa is not accepted.
  • In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is a document stapled to the passport) is required
  • Copy of the admission letter or class registration issued by the school in Morocco
  • Copy of the plane tickets or of the confirmed reservation
Student Visa fees:
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (one entry): $26.75
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (two entries): $40
Business visa:
  • A visa application form duly filled out in capital letters and signed
  • Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
  • Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
  • Two passport size color photos with white background
  • Copy of the applicant's legal status in the US: Green card, F1 Visa, H1B-Visa, L1 Visa, O1 Visa, J1 Visa, or G1 Visa. B1/B2 Visa is not accepted.
  • In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is a document stapled to the passport) is required
  • Copy of the invitation letter issued by the company you are planning to visit in Morocco
  • Copy of the plane tickets or of the confirmed reservation
Business Visa fees:
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (one entry): $26.75
  • 3 to 90 days stay period (two entries): $40
Processing time:
  • Your application will be processed only if you provide all the requirements listed in the above guidelines. The processing time is no less than a week.
  • Visa applications of refugees and nationals of some countries need to be approved in Morocco, which may take approximately six weeks, so please contact the visa officer at 1 (212) 758 2625, ext. 314 or atCGOKM.visa@gmail.com  to follow up on your application.
Method of payment:
  • Please be advised that this Consulate General does not accept checks. Only money orders or cash (if applying in person) are accepted. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • All payments should be made payable to the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Visa application for a minor
  • A minor who is not travelling with his/her parents, needs to provide a notarized letter signed by both parents authorizing the child to travel with designated adult. The parent authorization should submitted with the application.
Submitting your application:
  • The visa application may be sent by mail or submitted either in person or by messenger. If you have to mail your passport, please do not use regular mail. Please include a prepaid self-addressed Express Mail envelope (Express-mail from the United States Postal Service is the only mailing form accepted for applicants residing in the USA) and keep your tracking number. Please note that completed visa applications should be mailed to the following address:Visa Department
    Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco
    10 E 40 Street 23 Floor
    New York, NY 10016
Applicants who do not reside in the USA:
  • Residents of countries other than the USA must contact the nearest Moroccan Consulate or Embassy.
Foreigners residing in Morocco
  • The formality of the return Visa for foreigners residing in Morocco has been waived as of January 1, 2005. Foreigners residing in Morocco, who have been subjected in the past to the formality of the return Visa, can enter and exit freely, with their residence card, their registration card, or the receipt of their residence card application.
Submitting your application
  • The visa application may be sent by mail or submitted either in person or by messenger. If you have to mail your passport, please do not use regular mail. Please include a prepaid self-addressed Express Mail envelope (Express-mail from the United States Postal Service is the only mailing form accepted for applicants residing in the USA) and keep your tracking number. Please note that completed visa applications should be mailed to the following address:

    Visa Department
    Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco
    10 E 40 Street 23 Floor
    New York, NY 10016
Tourist Information:
  • For tourist brochures, you may contact the Moroccan National Tourist Office at: Moroccan National Tourist Office 104 West 40th Street, Suite 1820 New York, NY 10018 Tel: 1 (212) 221 1583/84 Fax: 1 (212) 221-1887 e-mail: info@mnto-usa.org.
Important Information:
  • The decision to grant a visa will be at the sole discretion of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco.
  • The fact that a visa has been granted to an applicant does not mean that he/she will be entitled entry to the Moroccan territory. The prerequisites for entry will be checked again by the immigration services at the airport in Morocco.
  • More useful information concerning visiting Morocco can be found on the following link: www.visitmorocco.com
  • For further assistance or to follow-up on your application, you may contact the Visa Department by phone at (212) 758 2625 Ext. 314 or by e-mail at CGOKM.visa@gmail.com
Business hours: M-Th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM/ Friday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Thank you for your interest in visiting Morocco. The Consular staff wishes you a pleasant and enjoyable trip.