Family / spouse for UK citizens travelling to Morocco
Family visits may fit the 90-day tourist exemption. Marriage or residence needs consular visas.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Visiting family or joining a Moroccan partner. |
| Maximum stay | 90 days for visits; other visas for settlement. |
| Cost | Tourist visits: no visa fee. Other categories: see Moroccan Consulate General (opens in a new tab). |
| Processing time | Non-tourism visas: confirm timelines with the Moroccan Consulate General (opens in a new tab). |
| How to apply | Moroccan Consulate General. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Moroccan consular visa information (opens in a new tab) |
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- For holidays, travel under exemption with valid passport.
- For marriage, apply for the appropriate family visa.
- Keep entry stamps.
FAQ
Can I marry on a tourist stay?
Short visits may be possible; residence needs the correct visa.
Does a Moroccan spouse waive visas?
Long-term status requires formal immigration steps.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Morocco entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Moroccan consular services: nationalities exempt from an entry visa (opens in a new tab)
- Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visiting Morocco, including the exempt-country list (opens in a new tab)
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