Moroccan citizens moving to Kingdom of Spain
Morocco is Spain's largest non-EU migration source. Arraigo (residence through long-term de facto stay) is frequently used alongside standard work, family-reunion, and student routes.
Tourist entry
No. Moroccan nationals require a visa to enter Kingdom of Spain, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
- Schengen Area
Consular processing: Casablanca / Rabat
All Kingdom of Spain routes
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)
Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups).
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain.
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit
Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime.
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.
Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025)
Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules.
Spanish Student Visa
Study visa for courses longer than 90 days at recognised Spanish institutions.
Family reunification (Spain)
Residence permit for family members of Spanish residents; arreigo (settled-status) routes also available.
Frequently asked questions
Can Moroccan citizens enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa?+
No. Moroccan nationals require a visa to enter Kingdom of Spain, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Kingdom of Spain visa routes are best suited to Moroccan applicants?+
Morocco is Spain's largest non-EU migration source. Arraigo (residence through long-term de facto stay) is frequently used alongside standard work, family-reunion, and student routes.
Where do Moroccan applicants typically apply for a Kingdom of Spain visa?+
Applications are typically processed at Casablanca / Rabat. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Kingdom of Spain's immigration authority without a consular visit.