Does everyone need a visa for Morocco?
No. The answer to “do I need a visa for Morocco?” depends on your nationality. Citizens of 78 countries and territories can enter Morocco on their passport alone, for up to 90 days depending on nationality. Citizens of 111 other nationalities can apply online for the eVisa: 10 with a passport alone and 101 with a qualifying visa or residence permit. Citizens of 4 countries use the AEVM, and everyone else must apply for a visa at a Moroccan embassy or consulate. Every nationality is listed in Morocco visa-free countries and requirements by nationality.
Two opposite beliefs cause most of the confusion: that Morocco is visa-free for everyone, and that it requires a visa from everyone. Neither is true. Your nationality decides which of three paths applies to you — and this page shows you how to find yours.
The three-situation model
Think of Morocco's policy as three situations — visa-exempt, eVisa-eligible, and visa-required. You are in exactly one of them, and your nationality decides which.
| Situation | Who it applies to | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Visa-exempt | 78 countries and territories Morocco lets in without a visa, for example the EU countries, the UK, the US and Canada | Travel on your passport — no visa application |
| 2. eVisa-eligible | 111 nationalities that qualify online: 10 by nationality alone, 101 by also holding a qualifying visa or residence permit from certain countries | Apply online for the eVisa before you travel |
| 3. Visa-required | Everyone not covered above | Apply for a visa at a Moroccan embassy or consulate |
The most common mistake is treating visa-exempt and eVisa-eligible as the same thing. They are not:
- Visa-exempt means no visa at all — you arrive with your passport.
- eVisa-eligible means you do need a visa, but you can get it online instead of at a consulate.
So being eligible for the eVisa is not the same as being visa-free.
Important — check before you travel. A small number of nationalities — citizens of Ecuador, Ghana, Guinea and the Republic of the Congo — need a separate authorization, the Electronic Authorization to Travel to Morocco (AEVM), and entry rules can change. This is not something to assume — confirm the current requirement for your nationality through Morocco's official government channels before you book.
How your requirement is determined
Your requirement is decided by your nationality first. Morocco sets which nationalities are visa-exempt, which can use the eVisa directly, and which supporting documents open the eVisa to everyone else.
That last part surprises people. Even if your nationality can't use the eVisa on its own, a valid visa or residence permit from certain countries may open it. See exactly which documents qualify. The documents you already hold can change your route — so two travellers with the same passport can end up on different paths.
Four common situations have their own pages:
- if you live in the UK on a non-British passport, see what UK residence means for the Morocco eVisa;
- if you live in the UAE or another Gulf state, see which Gulf residence permits count for the Morocco eVisa;
- if you live in the EU, Norway or Switzerland, or hold a Schengen visa, see which EU residence permits and Schengen visas count for the Morocco eVisa;
- if you were planning to get a visa at the airport, first check whether Morocco offers visa on arrival.
Because your path is personal, the reliable way to know is to check your own case, not a general list.
eVisa vs consular visa — at a glance
If you do need a visa, there are two ways to get one, and they are not interchangeable.
| eVisa | Consular visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you apply | Online, through Morocco's official government eVisa system | In person at a Moroccan embassy or consulate |
| Who it's for | Eligible nationalities, and travellers holding a qualifying visa or residence permit | Travellers who are not eligible for the eVisa |
| How it's issued | Electronically, before you travel | As a visa placed in your passport |
Morocco launched its eVisa in 2022 to make short visits simpler for eligible travellers. If you qualify for it, you won't need to visit a consulate. If you don't, the consular route is the correct one — the eVisa cannot stand in for it.
How to find your exact requirement
The three situations explain how the policy works; they don't tell you which one is yours. That depends on your nationality and, sometimes, the documents you hold — so the last step is to confirm your own case:
- Find your nationality in the country directory — it shows the requirement and the right path for you.
- If you are travelling as a tourist, the Morocco tourist visa guide sets out what that route involves.
- Before you travel, verify anything time-sensitive with Morocco's official government sources, since entry rules change.
Once you know your situation, you'll know whether you can travel visa-free, apply for the eVisa, or need a consular visa.
