Up to 90 days from entry. Short-stay visitors should leave within 90 days; long-term residents should contact the local police after arrival for residence procedures.

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China to Morocco visa requirements

Q: Do I need to apply for a Morocco eVisa first?

No. The official Acces Maroc eligibility check returned an exemption result for China ordinary-passport tourist travel, so no eVisa is needed for the visa-free route.

Q: What documents may Moroccan border officers ask for?

Besides a passport valid for more than 6 months, they may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel booking or host/residence proof, sufficient funds, and documents matching your purpose of travel.

Q: Can I work or study on visa-free entry?

Visa-free entry is for short stays. Employment, study, journalism, and long-term residence should be arranged through the proper Moroccan authorization or residence process.

Q: What if I overstay 90 days?

Chinese Embassy guidance says overstayers should go to the police before departure for handling; overstays can bring fines, deportation, or other legal consequences.

Chinese ordinary passport holders can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Holders of a PRC ordinary passport can enter Morocco without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days. The visa-free policy has applied since 1 June 2016, and no advance eVisa or visa-on-arrival application is required for the exempt route. On 21 June 2026, Morocco's official Acces Maroc eligibility API returned the exemption code for a China nationality, ordinary passport, tourist-purpose query, while Chinese MFA and Embassy guidance also states that Chinese citizens may enter Morocco visa-free for no more than 90 days. Travelers still need to satisfy border inspection: carry a passport valid for more than 6 months, a return or onward ticket, accommodation or host/residence proof, enough funds for the stay, and purpose-specific documents such as a business invitation, academic invitation, or family proof where relevant. Staying beyond 90 days without arranging residence with the local police can lead to fines, deportation, or other legal consequences.

VISA-FREETOURISMOFFICIAL SOURCES DO NOT STATE A SEPARATE ENTRY-COUNT CAP; EACH SHORT STAY MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE PERMITTED PERIODLast verified 2026-06-21

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no advance visa or eVisa)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days from entry

per entry

Entries

Official sources do not state a separate entry-count cap; each short stay must remain within the permitted period

from issue date

Visa fee

Free

consular fee only

Processing time

None before travel; admitted at Moroccan border control

standard track

Validity

Policy in force since 2016-06-01; passport should be valid for more than 6 months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

Travel with a PRC ordinary passport valid for more than 6 months and with blank space for immigration stamps.

· 6+ months validity

/02

Prepare trip evidence

Carry a return or onward ticket, hotel booking or host/residence proof, and enough funds. Bring purpose documents if traveling for business, academic exchange, or family visit.

· Return/onward ticket· Accommodation proof· Purpose evidence

/03

Travel without a visa application

No Morocco tourist eVisa, embassy visa, or visa-on-arrival fee is required for the 90-day visa-free route.

· No advance application

/04

Clear Moroccan border control

Present the passport and supporting documents if asked. The border officer makes the final entry decision and stamps the passport when admitted.

· Entry stamp

/05

Leave or regularize before day 90

Short-stay visitors should depart within 90 days. Those planning long-term residence should contact the local police after arrival for residence procedures.

· 90-day limit

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

China -> Morocco · Visa-free entry (no advance visa or eVisa)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPRC ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for more than 6 months

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Recommended and may be checked at the border

RecommendedHotel booking, host address, or other residence proof

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Recommended and may be checked at the border

RecommendedSufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Recommended; no official daily amount found in checked sources

ConditionalPurpose-specific documents

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

Invitation letter or family proof if relevant

RequiredCustoms compliance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Avoid restricted items; drones require prior declaration/permission

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesAcces Maroc eVisa portal - official eligibility checker Chinese MFA Consular Service - Morocco Entry and Residence Chinese Embassy in Morocco - Consular reminder on Morocco entry/exit issues (2025-07-16)

Application link included: Acces Maroc eVisa portal - official eligibility checker

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa-free short-stay entryFreeNo visa fee for eligible Chinese ordinary passport holders staying up to 90 days

Residence or long-stay proceduresVariesHandled with Moroccan local authorities if staying beyond the visa-free period

Overstay penaltiesVariesChinese Embassy guidance warns overstays may require police handling and can lead to legal consequences

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry

No pre-travel processing

Use the visa-free route and clear immigration on arrival if admitted by border control.

Long-term residence

After arrival

For stays beyond the short-stay allowance, contact the police in the place of residence as soon as possible after arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Passport validity problem

Chinese MFA guidance says the passport should be valid for more than 6 months.

Low

/02

Missing travel evidence

Border officers may ask for return/onward travel, accommodation or host proof, funds, and documents matching the purpose of stay.

Medium

/03

Overstay risk

Short-stay visitors must leave within 90 days unless they regularize residence with local authorities.

Medium

/04

Restricted customs items

Chinese Embassy guidance warns against bringing restricted goods and notes drones require declaration/permission.

Low

/05

Schengen transit issues

The Chinese Embassy cautions travelers without a Schengen visa to be careful with routes that transit the Schengen area when leaving Morocco.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-21

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-21

Codex checked China to Morocco official sources

Codex checked official sources: Acces Maroc eligibility API returned an exemption result for China ordinary-passport tourist travel, and Chinese MFA/Embassy guidance confirmed visa-free entry for up to 90 days with passport, purpose, accommodation, return/onward travel, and funds evidence cautions.

2026-05-27

China to Morocco route verified

Confirmed unilateral visa-free 90 days remains in force.

2016-06-01 · major

Morocco grants visa-free entry to China

Morocco began visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders for stays up to 90 days.

/09 — The questions