Morocco Drops Departure Test for Vaccinated Travelers, Launches e-Visa
Morocco has lifted the departure test requirement for vaccinated travelers, effective May 2023. Unvaccinated visitors must still present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. The country also announced the launch of an e-Visa system on July 10, initially open to travelers from Israel and Thailand.
The new e-Visa system aims to streamline the visa application process. It will be available to citizens of 49 countries, although the full list has not yet been officially published. The e-Visa will be valid for up to 30 days, extendable on-site to six months with multiple entries. The fee for the e-Visa will be announced following its publication in the Official Bulletin.
Morocco's Minister of Tourism has welcomed the e-Visa's introduction, anticipating it will boost the country's global tourism competitiveness. The electronic visa promises swift processing, with documents ready within 24 to 72 hours.
Morocco's e-Visa system, set to launch on July 10, will initially serve travelers from Israel and Thailand. The system will facilitate quick visa obtainment, benefiting both tourists and the country's tourism industry.
