Morocco e-Visa for South African Citizens

South African citizens can apply online for a Morocco eVisa for tourism or business. You’ll need a valid passport, a digital photo, and a working email. Once approved, the eVisa is delivered by email, with no embassy visit required.

Are South Africans Eligible for a Morocco eVisa?

South African citizens must ensure they fulfil one of the following criteria to apply for the eVisa:

• Residence Permit: A valid residence card from the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Norway, New Zealand or Switzerland (valid for at least 180 days).
• Multiple-Entry Visa: A valid visa (minimum of 90 days) from the US, UK, Schengen area, Canada, Australia, Japan, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand, or the EU.

Morocco e-Visa Types for South African Passport Holders

🧳Tourist e-Visa

The Moroccan tourist e-Visa allows travellers from South Africa to explore the country's museums and famous places, such as Meknes, a 9th-century medina, and the High Atlas Mountains.

💼Business e-Visa

The Morocco Business e-Visa enables South African citizens to attend business meetings and conferences, as well as participate in professional commitments.

Morocco e-Visa Validity and Stay Rules for South African Travellers

South African travellers can stay in Morocco for up to 30 days with their Morocco e-Visa, which remains valid for 180 days. Both the tourist and business e-Visas allow a single entry into Morocco.

Morocco e-Visa Requirements

South African citizens must prepare the following documents for their Morocco e-Visa application:

• Valid Passport: Your passport must be clear and valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Morocco
• Passport Photos: One recent passport-size photo in a white background, showing your face clearly
• Residence Permit or Visa: A scanned copy of your valid residence permit or multiple-entry visa, as required by the eligibility criteria mentioned above. 
• Business Invitation Letter: A valid business letter is required if travelling for business purposes from a Morocco-registered organisation.

Morocco e-Visa Cost for South African Citizens

You can check the current cost of your e-Visa on the Morocco e-Visa fee page, as the cost depends on several factors.

Morocco e-Visa Processing Time

Morocco e-Visa offers 3 processing speed options for South African citizens:

Normal Processing

Standard processing offers a budget-friendly option for South African travellers to have their Morocco e-Visa application processed within 3 - 6 Days.

Rush Processing

If you are applying close to your travel date in a hurry or have a tight schedule for your journey to Morocco, the rush processing option allows for your Morocco e-Visa to be processed within 2 - 4 Days.

Super Rush Processing

For individuals who urgently need a Morocco e-Visa to attend a family event. Choose the super rush option to get it processed in just 1 - 2 Days.

Applying for a Morocco e-Visa as a South African Citizen

South African citizens can apply for their Morocco e-Visa. The entire process is online, making it convenient to apply from anywhere.

📝 Complete the Form

Apply for Morocco e-Visa by filling in your personal details, travel dates and passport details.

📤 Upload Documents

Provide the required documents according to the purpose of your travel (tourist or business).

💳 Make Payment & Receive

Make a secure payment with a credit or debit card and receive your approved e-Visa by email.

Application Status of Morocco e-Visa for South African Citizens

South African citizens can check the status of their e-Visa application by visiting the Morocco e-Visa Status page.

• Reference: Use your application Order ID and Passport number to view your status.
• Email Updates: Receive regular status updates via email at the same time.

What to do if your Morocco e-Visa stay has expired?

If your e-Visa stay has reached its limit:

• Reapply: Exit Morocco and apply for a new e-Visa
• During Stay: Contact local immigration authorities, but extensions are rarely granted

Is Working in Morocco Allowed on an e-Visa?

The Morocco e-Visa for South African citizens is not valid for employment and does not permit any paid work.

Regular Visa vs e-Visa

South African citizens have 2 options for obtaining travel authorisation for Morocco:

Regular Visa (Sticker Visa)

• Applied at the Moroccan embassy or consulate
• Requires an in-person visit
• Physical sticker is placed in the passport
• Longer processing time

e-Visa (Electronic Visa)

• 100% online application process
• No embassy visit required
• Faster and more convenient
• 24/7 Availability: Apply anytime, any day
• Fast Processing: Quick approval compared to traditional visas

FAQs

Can South African citizens extend a Moroccan eVisa? What should I do if my eVisa application is refused? Can I fix a mistake after submitting my Morocco eVisa form? Is the Morocco eVisa system secure for applicants from South Africa?