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Morocco Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Morocco visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Morocco Tourist e-Visa

Processing time
24-72 hours standard; up to 5 days during peak (Oct-May Moroccan tourism season).
Stay duration
Up to 30 days per entry.
Visa validity
180 days from issuance to enter Morocco; can be extended in-country for up to 6 additional months after arrival.
Entries
Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof
USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Moroccan-prescribed level for visa decisions but not strictly enforced for e-Visa) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply
Apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

Visa categories available

TouristTourist e-Visa

Tourism, sightseeing, holiday -- short-stay leisure travel within Morocco (Marrakech / Fez / Casablanca / Chefchaouen / Sahara).

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry.
Processing
24-72 hours standard; up to 5 days during peak (Oct-May Moroccan tourism season).

BusinessBusiness e-Visa

Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions -- no employment in Morocco.

Stay
Up to 30 days per entry.
Processing
24-72 hours.

TransitTransit Visa

Transit through Casablanca (CMN) airport en route to a third country.

Stay
Up to 48 hours per entry.
Processing
5-10 working days at Embassy New Delhi.

MedicalMedical Treatment Visa

Receive medical treatment / consultation in Morocco -- Casablanca is a regional medical-tourism hub for francophone Africa.

Stay
Up to 90 days; renewable inside Morocco for longer treatment.
Processing
10-15 working days.

Family VisitFamily / Friends Visit Visa

Visit relatives or friends resident in Morocco.

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
Processing
10-15 working days at Embassy New Delhi.

StudentLong-Stay Student Visa

Full-time study at a Moroccan higher education institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education -- popular at Mohammed V University (Rabat), Hassan II University (Casablanca), Al Akhawayn University (Ifrane, US-style English-medium liberal-arts), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (Ben Guerir).

Stay
90 days entry stay -> convert to Carte de Sejour Etudiant for course duration on arrival.
Processing
15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.

WorkLong-Stay Work Visa

Employment in Morocco on the basis of an Attestation de Travail issued by the Moroccan Ministry of Employment + employment contract validated by ANAPEC (Agence Nationale de Promotion de l'Emploi et des Competences).

Stay
90 days entry stay -> 1-year Carte de Sejour Travail (work basis), renewable.
Processing
Full pathway: 4-6 months. (1) Moroccan employer obtains ANAPEC Attestation -- 60-90 days; (2) migrant lodges Long-Stay Work at Embassy New Delhi -- 30 days; (3) Carte de Sejour at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.

Multi-EntryLong-Stay Family Reunion

Join a Moroccan-citizen / Moroccan-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Morocco.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> 1 to 5-year Carte de Sejour aligned to relationship.
Processing
15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.

ReligiousCultural / Press / Journalism Visa

Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry.
Processing
15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.

RetirementLong-Stay Investor / Self-Employed

Establish or invest in a business in Morocco -- Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is a major regional financial hub for francophone Africa.

Stay
90 days entry stay -> 1 to 5-year Carte de Sejour aligned to investment.
Processing
15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi; CRI (Centre Regional d'Investissement) business registration 5-10 business days.

Required documents — Morocco tourist visa

  1. Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages)

    Required
  2. Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal)

    Required
  3. Online e-Visa application (acces-maroc.ma) + USD payment via credit card

    Required
  4. Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary)

    Required
  5. Hotel booking confirmation OR Moroccan licensed-tour-operator voucher

    Required
  6. Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+ medical cover)

    Conditional
  7. Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent)

    Typically NOT required for e-Visa; requested only on random audit.

    Conditional
  8. ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested)

    Conditional
  9. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required
  10. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  11. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  12. Business Registration Certificate

    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.

    Required
  13. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    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.

    Conditional
  14. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  15. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  16. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  17. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  18. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  19. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  20. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

    Required
  21. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  22. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  23. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  24. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  25. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  26. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  27. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  28. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  29. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Morocco embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address
33, Archbishop Makarios Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone
+91 11 2611 1142, +91 11 2611 1143
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.
Application 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) — 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.

Important notes

  • 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.
  • Standard fees: e-Visa USD 50 single-entry / USD 100 multi-entry (Tourist + Business). Sticker visa MAD 280 (~USD 28) single / MAD 500 (~USD 50) multi. Long-Stay Type D MAD 280-500 + residence-permit fees in-country.
  • Moroccan working week: Mon-Fri (different from Algeria / Egypt which use Sun-Thu) -- aligned with French and Indian schedules. Embassy New Delhi follows Mon-Fri.
  • Common Nepali activity in Morocco: tourism (Marrakech / Fez / Casablanca / Chefchaouen / Sahara desert tours -- small but growing Nepali tourist segment), education (Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane -- US-style English-medium liberal-arts university; Mohammed V University Rabat -- French-medium with some English programmes; ~50-100 Nepali students enrolled), limited work pathways (concentrated in Casablanca finance + Marrakech hospitality).
  • Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) -- non-disclosure under Article 11 of Dahir 1-03-196 is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
  • Morocco joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2016. Nepal joined 14 March 2024. Both parties Hague-aligned -- Nepal MoFA apostille is accepted directly by Moroccan authorities without further consular legalisation.
  • Arabic + Berber are official languages; French is widely used in business + government + higher education. Documents may need French (preferred) or Arabic translations rather than English for Long-Stay categories. e-Visa applications accept English documents.
  • Travel insurance covering Morocco + repatriation is RECOMMENDED but not legally mandatory -- embassy strongly advises EUR 30,000+ medical cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Morocco visa — sourced from Morocco's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Morocco tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

24-72 hours standard; up to 5 days during peak (Oct-May Moroccan tourism season).

What bank balance is required for a Morocco visa?

USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Moroccan-prescribed level for visa decisions but not strictly enforced for e-Visa) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Morocco on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry. (Tourist e-Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Morocco tourist visa?

Apply 100% online at https://acces-maroc.ma -- credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

What documents are required for a Morocco tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (6+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal); Online e-Visa application (acces-maroc.ma) + USD payment via credit card; Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary); Hotel booking confirmation OR Moroccan licensed-tour-operator voucher; Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate; Business Registration Certificate.

Where is the Morocco embassy in Nepal?

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.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Morocco business visa?

Yes — Business e-Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions -- no employment in Morocco. Processing: 24-72 hours..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Morocco visa?

Yes — apply online 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).

How is the Morocco visa fee paid?

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).

Can Yatra help with a Morocco visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Morocco including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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