Morocco visa options for Switzerland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Morocco

Rules are written for third-country (non-Moroccan) foreign nationals; the route depends heavily on nationality, since ~70 countries (incl. US, UK, EU/EFTA, GCC, Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ) enter visa-free, while others need an e-Visa or a consular visa. There is no visa-on-arrival. A temporary Electronic Travel Authorization (AEVM) has been applied to a small set of (mostly African) visa-exempt nationalities around special events; it does not currently apply to most Western travelers — verify your nationality before travel.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Visa-free short stay (tourism / business / family visit)

  Up to 90 days per entry for most nationalities. A few are shorter: Dominican Republic ~60 days; Maldives and Kazakhstan ~30 days. No visa-on-arrival exists, so non-exempt nationalities must arrange a visa beforehand. Verify your nationality.

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not a legal entry condition for visa-exempt visitors, but travel/health cover is strongly advised as treatment is paid out of pocket.

  Good for

  Nationals of ~70 visa-exempt countries (incl. US, UK, EU/EFTA, GCC, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand) visiting for tourism, business or family.

  Requirement

  Passport valid (typically 6+ months); no visa needed for eligible nationalities, just a stamp on arrival. No work permitted. Note: a temporary Electronic Travel Authorization (AEVM via the Access Maroc portal) has been required of certain mostly-African visa-exempt nationalities around special events — verify whether it applies to you.

• Tourist

  Morocco e-Visa (electronic tourist/business visa)

  Single entry, up to 30 days per stay; e-Visa valid 180 days from issue. Applied for online at the official portal acces-maroc.ma, with standard (~72h) or express (~24h) processing.

  Insurance

  Required. Not listed as a mandatory e-Visa condition, but travel medical insurance is strongly advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals who are NOT visa-exempt: either directly-listed nationalities (~10, incl. India, Thailand, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Guatemala, Benin, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos) who apply directly, or others holding a valid visa/residence permit from the Schengen area, US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, etc.

  Requirement

  Eligible nationality or a qualifying foreign visa/residence card (residence permits generally valid 6+ months; non-electronic visas ~3+ months), plus passport and online application. No visa-on-arrival alternative.

• Work

  Long-stay work visa + work/employment residence permit (carte de séjour)

  Long-stay (type D) visa for entry; then carte de séjour (titre de séjour) applied for within ~90 days of arrival, typically valid 1 year and renewable (later potentially multi-year).

  Insurance

  Required. Health insurance covering Morocco is a documented item in the residence-permit package; confirm the exact form accepted by your local prefecture.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up salaried employment with a Moroccan or foreign-owned company based in Morocco.

  Requirement

  Employment contract approved via the ANAPEC labour-market test (no suitable local candidate, incl. press advertisement) and work authorisation from the Ministry of Labour; then residence permit through national security (DGSN) with passport, contract, medical certificate, police clearance, lease and proof of health insurance.

• Study

  Long-stay student visa + student residence permit

  Single-entry long-stay visa valid up to ~90 days to enter; then student carte de séjour, valid 1 year and renewable annually for the program.

  Insurance

  Required/Required. Health insurance is commonly listed among residence-permit documents; confirm the coverage expected by your institution and the prefecture.

  Good for

  International students enrolling in a Moroccan institution (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or year-long exchange) for programs longer than 90 days.

  Requirement

  Official admission/enrolment letter from the Moroccan institution, passport, proof of financial means, and (commonly) a medical certificate; apply for the residence permit within 90 days of arrival.

• Residence

  Long-stay residence (retiree / non-working resident)

  Carte de séjour applied for within ~90 days of arrival; usually 1 year initially, renewable annually, later potentially a multi-year (up to 10-year) card.

  Insurance

  Required. Health insurance covering Morocco is commonly a required document for the non-working residence permit; confirm the current requirement at your local prefecture.

  Good for

  Retirees and other non-working foreigners wanting to live in Morocco beyond the 90-day visitor period without local employment.

  Requirement

  Proof of stable income/savings (e.g. pension or bank statements; thresholds vary by prefecture, with a Moroccan bank balance often cited around 100,000 MAD or regular pension income — verify locally), clean police record, medical certificate and proof of accommodation.

• Transit

  Transit visa

  Short stay of up to 72 hours. Airside transit, staying in the international zone with a layover under 24 hours, is generally visa-free.

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not a stated requirement; short-trip travel cover advised.

  Good for

  Travellers passing through Morocco between connecting flights who are not visa-exempt and must clear into Moroccan territory.

  Requirement

  Onward ticket and, where required, a transit visa (obtained in advance — it is not part of the online e-Visa system); verify whether your nationality and routing need one.

Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and local prefecture practice; always confirm with an official Moroccan consulate or the acces-maroc.ma portal before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Switzerland → Morocco: frequently asked

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa to visit Morocco?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Switzerland passport holder live or work long-term in Morocco?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Morocco has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Morocco?

Entry to Morocco never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Morocco visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.