Kingdom of Morocco visas
Morocco administers foreigner residence through the Service des Etrangers at local prefectures, under the Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale, with employment requiring a contract approved by the labour authorities (ANAPEC). Most foreigners hold a carte de sejour, renewable and convertible to a longer-term carte de residence; routes cover employment, self-funded and retiree stays, family reunification and study. Morocco has no dedicated digital-nomad visa.
6 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 1 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale ↗ · Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale (Morocco)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ministry of Justice (Morocco) (MoJ) — Oversees the legal profession and the bars in Morocco. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; representation is by licensed attorneys.
Visa routes (6)
Work Residence Card (carte de sejour, salarie)
For foreign nationals taking up a job in Morocco: this is the employment-based residence card (carte de sejour) you hold once a Moroccan employer has secured an ANAPEC-authorised work contract for you, letting you live and work in the country lawfully.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Long-stay Visa (Visa D)
For anyone planning to live in Morocco for more than 90 days: the long-stay Visa D is the entry visa you obtain before travelling, and it is the step that comes before you register for a residence card once you arrive.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Self-funded Residence Card (retirees and people of independent means)
For retirees and people who can support themselves without working in Morocco: this residence card (carte de sejour) lets you live in the country on the strength of your own income or savings, without needing a local employer.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Family Residence Card (regroupement familial)
For the spouse and children of someone already settled in Morocco: this family-reunion residence card (regroupement familial) lets close family members live in Morocco on the basis of their relationship to a resident or to a Moroccan national.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Student Residence Card (carte de sejour, etudiant)
For international students enrolled at a Moroccan university or institute: this student residence card (carte de sejour) lets you live in Morocco for the length of your course, renewing alongside your studies.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Permanent Residence Card (carte de residence, 10-year)
For long-term foreign residents of Morocco: the carte de residence is the longer, typically ten-year card you can apply for after years of continuous, regular residence, giving you a far more settled status than the renewable carte de sejour.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Kingdom of Morocco have?+
We cover 6 Kingdom of Morocco visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, general residence, family, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Kingdom of Morocco visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 6 Kingdom of Morocco routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Kingdom of Morocco visas lead to permanent residence?+
1 of the 6 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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