From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Check eligibility before applying. Morocco's live checker uses nationality, passport type, residence, purpose, event participation and other visas; residence or qualifying-visa conditions also vary by category.
Submit through the official channel
Use Morocco eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Decision time
1–3 working days
The terms give 24 working hours for express and 72 for standard processing. Additional checks or incomplete and inaccurate applications can take longer.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Permission validity
180 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Details that can change your plans
eVisa eligibility depends on your circumstances
The eVisa is single-entry and allows no more than 30 days. The passport, residence permit, or qualifying visa conditions depend on the eligibility category; the official checker determines which process applies to your nationality and trip.
Official guidancePractical tips for Morocco
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Check your entry stamp before leaving the border
Make sure your passport has been stamped or otherwise recorded by border police. France Diplomatie and the UK FCDO warn that travelers without a recorded entry have faced illegal-stay or departure problems.
Morocco at a glance
- Capital
- Rabat
- Currency
- MAD
- Calling code
- +212
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from India need a visa for Morocco?
For tourism in Morocco, travelers using an ordinary passport from India should arrange an eVisa before travel. Check eligibility before applying. Morocco's live checker uses nationality, passport type, residence, purpose, event participation and other visas; residence or qualifying-visa conditions also vary by category. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Morocco?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay.
How long does a decision take?
1–3 working days. The terms give 24 working hours for express and 72 for standard processing. Additional checks or incomplete and inaccurate applications can take longer.
How long is the authorisation valid?
180 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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