Morocco e-Visa for Sri Lankan Citizens

This is the most important section for Sri Lankan citizens. To be eligible for the Morocco e-Visa, you must hold one of the following, valid from the date of your application:

• A valid residence permit (valid at least 180 days), or
• A valid multiple-entry visa (valid at least 90 days),

issued by one of these countries or areas: the USA, Canada, the EU/Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, or the United Arab Emirates.

This rule makes the e-Visa especially relevant for the Sri Lankan diaspora living and working in the Gulf, Europe and North America. For example, a Sri Lankan national with a UAE residence visa, a Schengen residence card, a UK residence permit or a US multiple-entry visa can usually apply online. If you do not hold any of these qualifying documents, the e-Visa route is not available to you and you should apply for a consular visa.

Both the e-Visa and the consular visa grant permission to travel to Morocco, but they are obtained in very different ways. The e-Visa is requested fully online and delivered by email, while the consular visa is processed at a Moroccan embassy or consulate. Use this comparison to see which route applies to you:

• Who can use it: Sri Lankan citizens holding a qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa from an eligible country.
• Type: Electronic visa requested online and delivered as a PDF — single entry.
• Length of stay: Up to 30 days per entry.
• Validity: 180 days from the date of issue to enter Morocco.
• Processing: Standard service around 72 hours; Express service around 24 hours.
• Delivery: Approval is sent as a PDF by email.

Because the e-Visa is requested online, you upload your documents rather than submit them at an embassy — but Morocco still expects you to meet its entry conditions. Have the following ready before you apply, and keep them available for the airline and for immigration on arrival:

• A valid Sri Lankan passport, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
• A recent passport-style photo meeting the required format.
• A return or onward air ticket out of Morocco.
• Confirmed accommodation — a hotel booking, or an invitation if you will stay with friends or family.
• A clear copy of your qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa from an eligible country — this is what makes you e-Visa eligible.
• A valid email address — your e-Visa is sent here as a PDF.

1. Confirm your eligibility: check that you hold a valid residence permit or multiple-entry visa from a qualifying country before you start.
2. Get your documents ready: a valid Sri Lankan passport, a recent photo, your return ticket, accommodation details, and a copy of your qualifying residence permit or visa.
3. Start the online Morocco e-Visa application and enter your passport and personal details exactly as they appear in your passport.
4. Add your trip information — arrival date, accommodation and contact email — and upload your photo and supporting documents.
5. Choose Standard or Express processing, review every field carefully, and submit your application.
6. Receive your approved e-Visa by email as a PDF, ready to print and show at check-in and on arrival.

Whether you apply from Sri Lanka or from the country where you live and hold your residence or visa, the process is the same online form — there is no need to visit an embassy if you are e-Visa eligible.

The Morocco e-Visa offers two processing speeds. Standard processing is usually completed in around 72 hours, while Express processing can return your approval in around 24 hours. In both cases the approved e-Visa is emailed to you as a PDF. To stay on the safe side, apply several days before your trip rather than at the last minute, and make sure the copy of your qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa is clear and legible so your application is not held up for extra checks. If any additional information is requested, respond promptly so your approval is not delayed.

The Morocco e-Visa is valid for 180 days from the date of issue, which is the window during which you must enter Morocco. It is a single-entry visa, so it allows one entry; once you leave Morocco, the e-Visa is used up even if days remain. Each entry allows a stay of up to 30 days. Plan your trip so that your arrival falls within the 180-day validity window, and remember that if you intend to visit Morocco again later, or your passport is renewed or replaced, you will need to apply for a new e-Visa linked to your current passport.

The e-Visa allows you to travel to Morocco, but entry is granted by a border officer only once they are satisfied you meet the conditions. Be ready on arrival to present your valid Sri Lankan passport, your printed e-Visa, the same qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa you used to apply, a return or onward ticket, and proof of confirmed accommodation. Because your e-Visa eligibility depends on that residence permit or visa, it is essential to carry the original document with you — not just the copy you uploaded. Keeping everything in an easy-to-reach folder, printed or on your phone, makes the arrival process faster and smoother.

• No qualifying document: the most common issue for Sri Lankans — the e-Visa is only open to those holding a valid residence permit or multiple-entry visa from an eligible country. Without one, you must apply for a consular visa.
• Residence or visa not valid long enough: the residence permit must be valid at least 180 days and the multiple-entry visa at least 90 days from your application date.
• Mismatched passport details: the e-Visa is linked to your exact passport number — check every field against your passport before submitting.
• Passport too short or full: your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a blank page.
• Unclear uploads: a blurry photo or an illegible copy of your residence permit or visa can hold up your application.
• Leaving it to the last minute: Standard processing can take around 72 hours, so apply early or choose Express.

An approved e-Visa allows you to board your flight and travel to Morocco, but the final decision to enter rests with the border officer on arrival. Present the same passport you used to apply, your printed e-Visa, and the qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa that made you eligible. Be ready to explain the purpose and length of your visit, where you will stay, and that you have onward travel arranged. Provided your documents are in order and consistent with your application, the officer will admit you and you can begin your stay of up to 30 days.

Every traveller needs their own e-Visa, including children and infants, because each one is linked to an individual passport. Importantly, the eligibility rule applies to each person separately: every family member who wants to use the e-Visa must hold their own qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa, or else apply for a consular visa. A parent or guardian can complete the application on a child's behalf using the child's own passport details. If you are travelling as a Sri Lankan family, submit a separate application for each member and make sure each child's photo, accommodation and supporting documents are covered just as they are for the adults.