Morocco Retirement Visa for Nepali 2026: Pension & Income Proof

Document checklist and eligibility for the Morocco retirement visa

Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

1. Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
2. Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
3. Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
4. Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
5. Retirement purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.

The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

Quick facts

Visa type	Long-Stay Investor / Self-Employed
Stay duration	90 days entry stay -> 1 to 5-year Carte de Sejour aligned to investment.
Validity	Per investment / business operation.
Entries	Multiple.
Embassy fee	MAD 500 (Long-Stay) + Moroccan business-registration fees.
Processing time	15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi; CRI (Centre Regional d'Investissement) business registration 5-10 business days.
Embassy / centre	acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D)
Address (Kathmandu)	PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.
Hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (note: Mon-Fri schedule, NOT the Sun-Thu used by Algeria / Egypt -- Morocco aligns with French / Indian working week); consular section by appointment only.
Online portal	https://acces-maroc.ma -- Moroccan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2022) -- https://www.diplomatie.ma -- Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mar/visa-type -- VFS Global Morocco India (alternate intake) -- https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma -- Embassy of Morocco New Delhi -- https://www.servicepublic.ma (Moroccan public-services portal, in-country residence permits)
Last verified	2026-05-04

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Moroccan visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
• Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Moroccan visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on Morocco's visa-required list. There is NO visa-on-arrival at Casablanca (CMN) / Marrakech (RAK) / Rabat (RBA) airports for Nepali ordinary passports.
• CRITICAL Nepal advantage -- Morocco e-Visa system (acces-maroc.ma) is OPEN to Nepali passport holders since 2022. Apply 100% online for tourist + short business stays up to 30 days. Processing 24-72 hours, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email -- no embassy visit required for short trips.
• Morocco is NOT in the EU or Schengen -- Moroccan visas do NOT confer Schengen entry. Morocco has Advanced Status with the EU but visa-free Schengen access is NOT available to Moroccan or Nepali nationals.
• Moroccan visas governed by Dahir No. 1-03-196 of November 2003 (consolidated 2024 amendments) on entry, stay, and migration of foreigners + Decree 2-09-607 on visa-fee schedule.

Documents required for the Morocco retirement visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport, photo	Yes
Moroccan business registration (CRI extract with ICE / RC tax IDs)	Yes
Articles of incorporation	Yes
Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (USD 50,000+ for standard track)	Yes
Detailed business plan (French or English)	Yes
Moroccan commercial lease / property deed	Yes
CV + relevant industry experience	Yes
Tax clearance from Nepal (apostilled)	Yes
Police clearance + health certificate	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)	Yes
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

How to apply for the Morocco retirement visa from Nepal

Register Moroccan business at CRI -> apply for Long-Stay Investor at Embassy New Delhi -> Carte de Sejour at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://acces-maroc.ma -- Moroccan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2022) -- https://www.diplomatie.ma -- Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mar/visa-type -- VFS Global Morocco India (alternate intake) -- https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma -- Embassy of Morocco New Delhi -- https://www.servicepublic.ma (Moroccan public-services portal, in-country residence permits) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) (PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (e-Visa fees in USD via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx) at acces-maroc.ma checkout -- USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multi-entry typical. Embassy New Delhi accepts INR demand draft for sticker visa + Long-Stay applications. Inside Morocco, MAD (Moroccan dirham) cash / card at Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale (DGSN) for residence-card fees (Carte de Sejour).).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Morocco retirement visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the retirement purpose — exactly what the Morocco embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D) in Kathmandu.
• Dummy flight itinerary documents at NPR 999 — many embassies accept an itinerary as proof of onward travel (check yours) so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Morocco retirement visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-MA files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Morocco missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Morocco embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Morocco mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Morocco embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Morocco

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Morocco, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Morocco immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Morocco after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Morocco embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)33, Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India Phone+91 11 2611 1142, +91 11 2611 1143 Emailambmoroccodelhi@maec.gov.ma, consulate.delhi@maec.gov.ma HoursMon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (note: Mon-Fri schedule, NOT the Sun-Thu used by Algeria / Egypt -- Morocco aligns with French / Indian working week); consular section by appointment only. Websitehttps://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D)PRIMARY route for tourist + short business (30-day stays): apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- no embassy visit required, 24-72 hour processing, USD 50 single / USD 100 multi-entry. ALTERNATE route for longer-stay tourist / business / family / cultural: VFS Global Morocco Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Long-Stay (Type D -- work / study / family reunion / investor): in person at Embassy of Morocco New Delhi (33 Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri). There is no Moroccan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.

Related Yatra resources

• Morocco visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• Dummy flight itinerary documents (NPR 999) — check whether your embassy accepts an itinerary as proof of onward travel.
• Dummy hotel booking documents — reservation PDFs for visa submission, not confirmed bookings.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Slovenia retirement visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Israel retirement visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Morocco — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Morocco — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and acces-maroc.ma e-Visa (PRIMARY for tourist + short business) + VFS Global Morocco New Delhi (alternate Type C / Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Long-Stay / Type D). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-04 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-21. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.