Morocco e-Visa for Pakistanis 2026: Who Qualifies (UK/US/Schengen Visa or UAE Residence), Fees & Rules
Morocco is one of the most rewarding destinations a Pakistani traveller can add to their list: Marrakech, Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen and the Sahara, all in a Muslim-majority country with halal food everywhere. The catch is that a Pakistani passport on its own needs a visa, and Morocco has no visa on arrival. The good news is that since July 2022 Morocco runs an official e-Visa through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, and many Pakistanis qualify without ever visiting an embassy, provided they already hold the right visa or residence card from another country. This guide explains exactly who qualifies, what it costs, and the mistakes that get applications refused.
Who can apply for the Morocco e-Visa?
Morocco’s official e-Visa briefing note (published on the Accès Maroc portal) divides applicants into three categories. Pakistan is not in Category A, the short list of nationalities that qualify on passport alone (that list covers countries such as India, Thailand, Jordan and Vietnam). Pakistanis can, however, qualify under the other two categories:
Category B, residence-based: Pakistani citizens who legally live in the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates. Your residence card or permit must be valid for at least 180 days on the date you apply. This is the route for the large Pakistani community in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Category C, visa-based: Pakistani citizens who hold a multiple-entry, non-electronic (sticker) visa issued by a Schengen state, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Japan, Norway or New Zealand. That visa must still be valid for at least 90 days from the date of your e-Visa application. In every case your ordinary Pakistani passport must also have at least 90 days’ validity left.
Validity, stay and processing time
The e-Visa is a single-entry authorisation for tourism or business, allowing a stay of up to 30 days within a 180-day validity window. Processing is 24 hours for the express service and 72 hours for the standard service, counted in Moroccan working days and only once your file is complete. At launch the fees were reported as 770 MAD (standard) and 1,100 MAD (express), roughly USD 80 and USD 115; the exact current amount is shown on the portal before you pay. Two rules catch people out: once you validate and pay, there is no cancellation or refund, and if you hold more than one e-Visa you cannot combine the stays; you must leave Morocco before using the next one.
Documents you need to upload
- Colour passport scan (identity and validity pages)
- Recent colour photo, 35×45 mm, ICAO standard, taken within 6 months
- Category B: both sides of your residence card (180+ days valid)
- Category C: clear colour scan of your multiple-entry sticker visa
- Business trips: invitation or proof of the purpose of travel
- Each file as JPG, JPEG or PDF, no larger than 1 MB
Only ordinary passports are accepted. If you are travelling as a family, the portal lets you group all applications into one file so they are processed together, which is worth doing. Note that a child under 18 travelling on an e-Visa may enter Morocco only with a parent or legal guardian.
What border officers can ask for on arrival
An approved e-Visa does not guarantee entry. Morocco’s terms say border officers may ask for the residence card or visa you used to apply, a return ticket, proof of funds (an international bank card or cash equivalent to more than €70 per person per day) and hospitalisation and repatriation insurance covering your stay. Carry a printed copy of the e-Visa; airlines in Pakistan and the Gulf will ask for it at check-in.
No qualifying visa? The embassy sticker visa route
If you only hold a Pakistani passport with no UK, US, Schengen or Gulf-residence document, you cannot use the e-Visa. You will need to apply for a regular sticker visa through the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Islamabad. Typical requirements are the application form, passport with six months’ validity, photographs, bank statements and employment proof, confirmed flight and hotel bookings, and travel insurance, with processing usually taking two to three weeks. Reloaded Visa prepares complete Moroccan embassy files, including the cover letter and financial documents that matter most.
Quick answers
Can Pakistanis get a Morocco visa on arrival? No. Morocco does not offer visa on arrival; you need an approved e-Visa or a sticker visa before you fly.
I live in Dubai on a residence visa. Am I eligible? Yes, under Category B, as long as your UAE residence permit is valid for at least 180 days on the day you apply.
I have a 5-year US B1/B2 visa. Can I apply? Yes, under Category C. The US visa is a multiple-entry sticker and only needs 90 days’ remaining validity.
Can I extend my 30 days or work in Morocco? Extensions are decided by Moroccan authorities case by case and are never automatic. The e-Visa does not permit work or an application for residency.
Is the e-Visa multiple entry? No. It is single entry. Once you leave, you need a new e-Visa to return.
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Visa rules, fees and eligibility lists change without notice. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Accès Maroc portal or with the Moroccan Embassy in Islamabad before booking travel.