Work Visa and Employment Permit
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 3-7 months for full process
- Fee
- Varies
- Entry
- Single entry
All foreign nationals must obtain work permit and work visa to engage in paid employment in Morocco. Employer must sponsor the application and prove position cannot be filled by Moroccan national. Process takes 3-7 months until entry, plus additional 5-6 months for full residence permit completion.
Eligibility
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Employment
Applicant must have confirmed job offer from Moroccan employer registered with Ministry of Labor. Employer must demonstrate that position cannot be filled by Moroccan national.
Required status: Job offer from registered Moroccan employer
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Purpose of visit
Visa issued for paid employment in Morocco exceeding 90 days
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport photos
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Countries required: Country of residence and citizenship; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Morocco Work Visa Application; Form url: Contact Moroccan embassy
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Employer registration with Moroccan Ministry of Labor, proof of business registration
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Relevant professional qualifications and certifications; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer obtains work permit authorization from Moroccan Ministry of Employment. Applicant gathers supporting documents: contract, qualifications, police clearance, medical certificate
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Moroccan embassy/consulate
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Document submission
Submit work visa application with work permit authorization and all supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay work visa processing fee
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Processing wait
Work visa processing takes 2-4 weeks after work permit approval. Total process from permit application to visa: 3-7 months
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa from embassy