Morocco e-Visa for Nigerian Citizens

This is the most important section for Nigerian travellers. Because Nigeria is not a direct-apply nationality, you can use the Morocco e-Visa only if you hold one of the following, valid on the date you apply:

• A valid residence permit from the USA, Canada, the EU/Schengen Area, the UK, Australia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland or the UAE, valid for at least 180 days from your e-Visa application date; or
• A valid multiple-entry visa from one of those same countries, valid for at least 90 days from your e-Visa application date.

This makes the e-Visa especially useful for the large Nigerian diaspora living in Europe, North America and the Gulf. If you are a Nigerian citizen based in, for example, the UK, Germany, the United States or the UAE on a residence permit, you can typically apply online instead of visiting an embassy. If you hold no such residence permit or multiple-entry visa, the e-Visa route is not available to you and you should apply for a consular visa instead.

The e-Visa and the consular visa lead to the same goal — entering Morocco — but the route, format and eligibility differ. Use this comparison to see which one applies to you as a Nigerian citizen:

• Who can use it: Nigerian citizens holding a qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa from a listed country.
• Type: Electronic visa, applied for online and delivered as a PDF by email.
• Entries: Single entry.
• Length of stay: Up to 30 days per visit.
• Validity: Valid for 180 days from the date of issue.
• Processing: Standard around 72 hours; Express around 24 hours.
• Delivery: Approval is sent as a PDF by email, ready to print.

The Morocco e-Visa is requested online, but you still need to meet Morocco's entry conditions and provide proof of your eligibility. Have the following ready before you apply, and keep them available for the airline and for immigration on arrival:

• A valid Nigerian passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining and at least one blank page.
• A recent passport-style photo meeting the stated requirements.
• A copy of your qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa (from the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada or another listed country) — this is essential for Nigerian applicants.
• A return or onward air ticket out of Morocco.
• Confirmed accommodation — a hotel booking, or an invitation/host details if staying with friends or family.
• A valid email address — your e-Visa is sent here as a PDF.

1. Confirm your eligibility: make sure you hold a valid qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa from a listed country.
2. Gather your documents: a valid Nigerian passport, your recent photo, your qualifying residence permit or visa, your return ticket and accommodation details.
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 qualifying document.
5. Choose Standard or Express processing, then review every field carefully before submitting.
6. Submit your application and complete the required payment, then receive your approved e-Visa by email as a PDF, ready to print and present at the border.

Because the e-Visa is requested online, Nigerian citizens can apply from inside Nigeria or from wherever they currently live abroad, as long as they hold the qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa.

The Morocco e-Visa offers two processing speeds. Standard processing usually takes around 72 hours, while Express processing is typically completed in around 24 hours for travellers who need their approval more quickly. In both cases the approved e-Visa is sent as a PDF by email. To stay on the safe side, apply several days before your flight rather than at the last minute, and respond promptly if any additional information or clarification is requested, so your approval is not delayed.

The Morocco e-Visa is a single-entry visa that is valid for 180 days from the date of issue. Within that validity window, you may enter Morocco once and stay for up to 30 days. Because it is single entry, the e-Visa is used up once you enter the country — if you leave and wish to return, you would need a new authorisation. The e-Visa is tied to the specific passport you used to apply, so if you renew or replace your passport you will need a fresh e-Visa linked to the current document. Plan your travel dates so that you both enter within the 180-day validity and keep your visit within the 30-day limit.

Your approved e-Visa allows you to travel to Morocco, but entry is granted by a border officer only once they are satisfied you meet the entry conditions. Be ready on arrival to present your valid Nigerian passport (6+ months' validity with a blank page), your printed e-Visa PDF, the qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa you used to apply, a return or onward ticket, proof of confirmed accommodation, and evidence that you can support your stay. Keeping these together in an easy-to-reach folder — printed or on your phone — makes the arrival process faster and smoother.

• Not meeting the eligibility condition: Nigerians can only use the e-Visa with a valid qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa — without one, you must apply for a consular visa.
• Expired or short-validity qualifying document: your residence permit must be valid for at least 180 days, and your multiple-entry visa for 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 validity or no blank page: your passport must have at least 6 months' validity and a blank page.
• Missing accommodation or onward ticket: have a confirmed booking and a return or onward ticket ready.
• Applying too late: choose Express if you are short on time, but ideally apply several days before your flight.

An approved e-Visa lets you travel to Morocco, but the final decision to enter rests with the border officer on arrival. Many Nigerian travellers reach Morocco on connections through Europe or the Gulf, so keep your documents handy throughout the journey. Present the same passport you used to apply, your printed e-Visa, and your qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa, and be ready to explain the purpose and length of your visit, where you will stay, and that you can support your trip. Provided your documents are in order and consistent with your application, the officer will admit you and you can begin your stay.

Each traveller needs their own Morocco e-Visa, including children, because every authorisation is linked to an individual passport. A parent or guardian can complete the application on a child's behalf using the child's own passport details. Keep in mind that the eligibility condition applies to each person individually: every family member using the e-Visa route must hold their own qualifying residence permit or multiple-entry visa. If a child does not hold such a document, they may need to travel on a consular visa instead, so check each traveller's situation before you book.