Morocco Medical Visa
If you are planning to visit Morocco for medical purposes, such as advanced treatment, specialised procedures, rehabilitation, or expert care not available in your home country, you should apply for a medical visa. This also applies if you have scheduled consultations at a Moroccan clinic, expect a hospital admission, or intend to travel with a carer who will support you during your treatment.
Types of Moroccan Visas for Medical Treatment
Morocco offers no separate “medical visa”, but you can enter for treatment using standard visa types:
Visa-exempt entry (up to 90 days)
Citizens of many countries can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Although medical travel is not explicitly listed, visitors can receive short treatments as long as they stay for less than 90 days. Longer or complex treatments may still require a visa.
Short-Stay Visa
For treatments under 90 days, apply for a Type C short-stay visa and select “medical treatment” as your purpose. Applications go through the Moroccan Embassy or an authorised visa centre.
Long-Stay Visa
If your treatment lasts over 90 days, apply for a long-stay medical-purpose visa. After arriving in Morocco, you must request a temporary residence permit based on ongoing treatment.
Morocco eVisa and Medical Treatment
Morocco offers a 30-day single-entry e-Visa, mainly for tourism and business. It is not typically used for serious medical travel, so a regular consular visa is recommended unless your consulate confirms otherwise.
Queries
- Can I extend my medical visa in Morocco?
Yes, if your treatment requires more time and you provide updated medical proof. - Can my medical visa be refused?
Yes, your medical visa may be refused if your documents are incomplete, unclear, or insufficient. - Can I re-enter Morocco multiple times with a medical visa?
This is only possible if you have applied for and been granted a multiple-entry visa. - Can my sponsor cover all my expenses?
Yes, but you must provide their financial documents and a sponsorship letter.
Required Documents for Morocco's Medical Visa
If you are applying for medical treatment in Morocco, you must have all the required documents:
- The completed entry visa application form
- Two recent colour photos on a white background clearly show your facial features.
- An identity card, a residence permit, or any document that shows your current address is required.
- Valid passport (must be valid for longer than your intended stay in Morocco)
- A photocopy of the passport pages showing your identity details and passport validity
- A medical certificate confirming your health condition.
- Proof of financial coverage for medical treatment:
- Health insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation, or
- A bank guarantee covering medical costs
- Hospital admission agreement from a Moroccan medical facility, confirming:
- Your acceptance for treatment
Step-by-Step Application Process
If you are planning treatment in Morocco, here is the simple way to get your visa:
Check if you need a visa
If your nationality is not visa-exempt, you must apply for a visa before travelling.
Choose the correct visa type
Depending on the duration of the medical treatment, choose either a short-stay or long-stay visa.
Get confirmation from a Moroccan hospital
Secure a treatment plan or appointment and an official hospital invitation letter.
Gather all required documents
Prepare all the required documents (as discussed above)
Submit your Visa Application
Apply at the Moroccan embassy or a visa centre; pay the fee, and provide biometrics if required. Processing usually takes 3 - 6 Days.
After approval
Check your visa details and carry all supporting documents, a hospital letter, funds, accommodation, insurance, and a return ticket when entering Morocco.
Note: The visa application form can be completed in Arabic; however, the surname, first name, affiliations, and birthplace must be written in Latin characters for technical processing purposes.
Important Tips for Medical Visa Applicants
- Carry printed copies of all key documents when entering Morocco.
- Stay in touch with your Moroccan hospital for updated or corrected documents.
- Ensure your passport has sufficient validity.
- Translate medical reports if they are not in English, French, or Arabic.
- If travelling with a carer, include their name in the hospital letter.
- Use a flight reservation, not a fully paid ticket, unless required.
- Start your application well in advance, particularly for long-term treatment.
- Morocco does not usually issue visas on arrival, so you must secure a visa for medical purposes before travelling.
Note: Visa policies are subject to change; always verify requirements through official Moroccan government sources or the nearest Moroccan consulate before applying.
