# Morocco visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **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
- **Email:** ambmoroccodelhi@maec.gov.ma, consulate.delhi@maec.gov.ma
- **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.
- **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)
- **Payment:** 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).

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday -- short-stay leisure travel within Morocco (Marrakech / Fez / Casablanca / Chefchaouen / Sahara).
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry.
**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.
**Processing time:** 24-72 hours standard; up to 5 days during peak (Oct-May Moroccan tourism season).
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+ medical cover) *(conditional)*
- Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent) *(conditional)* — Typically NOT required for e-Visa; requested only on random audit.
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested) *(conditional)*
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Morocco e-Visa is one of the easiest visas for Nepalis -- 24-72 hour processing, no embassy visit, no biometrics, ~95% approval rate for clean applications.
- Common Moroccan tourism: Marrakech (Medina + Jemaa el-Fnaa), Fez (oldest medina in the Arab world), Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque), Chefchaouen (blue city), Atlas Mountains + Sahara desert tours from Merzouga.
- Common refusal reasons (rare): passport <6 months validity, blurred photo upload, prior overstay record.

### Business — Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions -- no employment in Morocco.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry.
**Validity:** 180 days from issuance to enter Morocco.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 24-72 hours.
**How to apply:** Apply online at acces-maroc.ma.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Moroccan company (host details, ICE / RC tax IDs, purpose, duration)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- For business stays > 30 days OR for activities involving signing contracts / setting up Moroccan entity, switch to Long-Stay Business / Investor visa via Embassy New Delhi.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Casablanca (CMN) airport en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 48 hours per entry.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 5-10 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi or VFS Global Morocco New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 48 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Casablanca airport-transit (without leaving the international zone) is generally permitted for Nepalis without a Transit Visa for layovers <24 hours.
- For overnight layovers > 24 hours OR for plans involving leaving the airport, apply for tourist e-Visa instead (cheaper and easier).

### Medical — Medical Treatment Visa

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Morocco -- Casablanca is a regional medical-tourism hub for francophone Africa.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days; renewable inside Morocco for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Moroccan treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration (in French or Arabic)
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing USD-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised French / English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Accommodation arrangements in Morocco
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Casablanca hospitals commonly used by international patients: Cheikh Khalifa International Hospital, CHU Ibn Rochd, Polyclinique Atlas.

### Family Visit — Family / Friends Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Morocco.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per visit.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi or VFS Global Morocco New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter ("attestation d'hebergement") from Moroccan host -- notarised at a Moroccan notary, registered at the local Wilaya office
- Host's Moroccan Carte Nationale d'Identite Electronique (CNIE) / Carte de Sejour copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated to French + Nepal MoFA apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Long-Stay Student Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 90 days entry stay -> convert to Carte de Sejour Etudiant for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence card aligned to course end + 30-day buffer.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi after receiving Letter of Acceptance -> Carte de Sejour at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 200/month (Moroccan student maintenance level) + tuition (free at public Moroccan universities for foreign students under bilateral programmes; ~USD 8,000-25,000/year at Al Akhawayn) + return airfare.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Moroccan university (Ministry of Higher Education sealed)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment) OR scholarship confirmation (Moroccan AMCI scholarship under bilateral cultural agreement)
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts -- French / Arabic / English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille
- French / Arabic / English language proficiency proof (course-dependent)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Statement of purpose / CV
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is the leading English-medium destination for Nepali students -- US-style liberal-arts university with American accreditation; tuition USD 18,000-25,000/year.
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (Ben Guerir) -- popular for engineering + applied sciences; partial scholarships for African + South Asian students.
- AMCI (Agence Marocaine de Cooperation Internationale) bilateral scholarship -- covers full tuition + monthly stipend (MAD 750/month) for ~30 Nepali students annually under the Morocco-Nepal cultural agreement.
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at DGSN within 30 days of arrival to obtain Carte de Sejour Etudiant.

### Work — Long-Stay Work Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 90 days entry stay -> 1-year Carte de Sejour Travail (work basis), renewable.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence card per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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.
**How to apply:** Two-step: ANAPEC Attestation + Long-Stay at Embassy New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Moroccan employer; ANAPEC labour-market test (the Moroccan employer must demonstrate that no Moroccan citizen is available for the role); relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Moroccan ANAPEC Attestation de Travail issued to the Moroccan employer for the migrant by name
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Moroccan Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised French / Arabic translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy New Delhi for submission
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common Nepali sectors: hospitality (Marrakech / Fez / Tangier hotels -- MAD 4,000-8,000/month / ~USD 400-800), construction (Casablanca + Rabat infrastructure -- MAD 5,000-10,000/month), finance + tech (Casablanca Finance City + Casablanca tech corridor -- MAD 12,000-30,000/month for skilled IT roles).
- Permanent residence (Carte de Sejour 10-year) eligible after 4 continuous years on annual residence card; Moroccan citizenship after 5 years total residence + Arabic language proficiency.

### Multi-Entry — Long-Stay Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join a Moroccan-citizen / Moroccan-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Morocco.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay -> 1 to 5-year Carte de Sejour aligned to relationship.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence card renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Moroccan-citizen / Moroccan-resident sponsor (1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof; both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate (translated to French / Arabic + Nepal MoFA apostilled)
- Sponsor's Moroccan passport / Carte de Sejour / CNIE copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + Moroccan tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof
- Notarised letter of sponsorship
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate

### Religious — Cultural / Press / Journalism Visa

**Purpose:** Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Morocco New Delhi; for journalism, additional accreditation from Moroccan Ministry of Communication required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Sponsor / inviting Moroccan institution letter
- For journalism / press: Moroccan Ministry of Communication accreditation *(conditional)*
- Event / programme schedule
- Cover letter from Nepali sending institution
- Travel insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Return ticket + accommodation

### Retirement — Long-Stay Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** Establish or invest in a business in Morocco -- Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is a major regional financial hub for francophone Africa.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay -> 1 to 5-year Carte de Sejour aligned to investment.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days at Embassy New Delhi; CRI (Centre Regional d'Investissement) business registration 5-10 business days.
**How to apply:** Register Moroccan business at CRI -> apply for Long-Stay Investor at Embassy New Delhi -> Carte de Sejour at DGSN within 30 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** Moroccan business registration via CRI (Centre Regional d'Investissement); minimum investment USD 50,000+ for standard track / Casablanca Finance City CFC status for accelerated benefits; business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Moroccan business registration (CRI extract with ICE / RC tax IDs)
- Articles of incorporation
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (USD 50,000+ for standard track)
- Detailed business plan (French or English)
- Moroccan commercial lease / property deed
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Casablanca Finance City (CFC) status grants reduced 8.75% corporate-income tax for the first 5 years (vs. 31% standard) for financial-services + professional-services + holding companies -- one of the most generous African tax incentives.
- After 4 continuous years on Carte de Sejour: eligible for Carte de Sejour 10-year (long-term residence); Moroccan citizenship eligible after 5 years total residence + Arabic language proficiency.

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Morocco visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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).
3. **Submit 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)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 24-72 hours standard; up to 5 days during peak (Oct-May Moroccan tourism season).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- 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 visa-policy hub
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mar/visa-type -- VFS Global Morocco India (alternate intake)
- https://www.consulat-newdelhi.ma -- Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- Moroccan Dahir No. 1-03-196 of November 2003 (consolidated 2024 amendments) -- primary domestic legislation on entry, stay, and migration of foreigners
- Moroccan Decree 2-09-607 -- visa-fee schedule
- Morocco is NOT in the EU or Schengen -- independent visa regime aligned with Arab Maghreb Union (AMU); Morocco has Advanced Status with EU but visa-free Schengen access NOT available
- Morocco joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2016; Nepal joined 14 March 2024 -- Nepal MoFA apostille accepted directly
- Casablanca Finance City (CFC) -- preferential 8.75% corporate-income tax for 5 years (vs. 31% standard) for financial / professional / holding services
- AMCI (Agence Marocaine de Cooperation Internationale) bilateral scholarship -- ~30 annual full-tuition + stipend slots for Nepali students under Morocco-Nepal cultural agreement
- Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane -- US-style English-medium liberal-arts; popular Nepali destination
- Moroccan working week: Mon-Fri (different from Algeria / Egypt Sun-Thu)
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*