Transit for UK citizens travelling to Morocco
Airport transit may not require a visa if you do not enter Morocco. Entering counts toward the 90-day exemption.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Passengers connecting through Moroccan airports. |
| Maximum stay | Airside: connection only. Entry: up to 90 days if eligible. |
| Cost | Free if exempt on entry. |
| Processing time | On arrival if entering. |
| How to apply | Consulate if a visa is required. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Moroccan consular exempt list (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
- Check airline baggage rules for Casablanca or Marrakech connections.
- If you enter, ensure passport meets 3-month validity.
- Obtain entry stamp.
FAQ
Is CMN transit visa-free?
Airside connections may avoid entry; landside entry uses exemption rules.
Do ferries from Spain count?
Entering Morocco by sea uses the same border rules.
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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