The eVisa has processed more than 160,000 applications, including almost 150,000 issued

"eVisa" Morocco: a success one year after implementation

Un hombre marroquí sostiene su pasaporte frente a su ordenador que muestra un visado Schengen en la capital Rabat - AFP/FADEL SENNA — AFP/FADEL SENNA - A Moroccan man holds his passport in front of his computer displaying a Schengen visa in the capital Rabat

22/07/23

The launch of the Moroccan electronic visa "eVisa" on 10 July 2022 has been a success considering the data published by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a statement from the Ministry, one year after its implementation, the eVisa system has processed more than 160,000 applications, of which almost 150,000 have been issued.

The number of applications processed increased between July 2022 - almost 6,000 - and November 2022 - exceeding 15,000 - but peaked in May 2023, with almost 18,000 applications.

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According to the Ministry's note, this measure has made it possible to support the Moroccan tourism sector in the face of the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and to promote the Kingdom as a tourism and business destination, following the instructions of King Mohammed VI.

In fact, of the 150,000 eVisas issued, 96.6% were for tourism, while 3.4% were for business. Within the business category, the visa applicants stand out for their "high-level" profiles, as well as managers of large companies in many sectors, according to the statement.

The Ministry also points out the nationalities that have made most use of this simple and convenient electronic visa, with Israel (55 %), India (10 %), Nigeria (4.44 %), Egypt (4.41 %), Pakistan (3.5 %) and Jordan (2.7 %) standing out.

"Several foreign nationals subject to this formality benefit from the e-visa depending on their nationality, including nationals of Thailand, Jordan, Israel, India, Azerbaijan and Guatemala," stresses the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This single-person e-visa allows access and a maximum stay of 30 days on Moroccan territory. It is valid for a maximum of 180 days from the date of issue.

In conclusion, the Ministry underlines the "positive impact" of the eVisa system, "making the visa granting procedure much smoother and simpler for certain foreign nationals subject to this procedure". This electronic visa also plays a key role in promoting Moroccan tourism around the world.

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