°Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï

Getting help with living in MoroccoÌý

Help from the MoroccanÌýgovernmentÌý

For any questions about moving to or living inÌýMorocco, you may be able to get help from the:ÌýÌý

• ÌýÌý

• Ìý

• Ìý

The UK government and the British Embassy inÌýRabatÌýcannot give personalised advice on moving to,ÌýlivingÌýor retiring inÌýMorocco.

Professional help inÌýMoroccoÌý

You can alsoÌýget help fromÌýEnglish-speakingÌýprofessionalsÌýinÌýMorocco, including:ÌýÌý

• lawyersÌý

• translatorsÌý

• notariesÌýÌý

• funeral directorsÌýÌý

Help from the UK governmentÌýÌý

Read theÌýtravel advice forÌýMoroccoÌýto understand the risks you may face if you live in or visitÌýMorocco. This includes the latest information on:ÌýÌý

• visas and entry requirementsÌýÌý

• laws and cultural differencesÌýÌý

• safety and securityÌý

ReadÌýour guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýÌý

, including in an emergency.

Visas,ÌýresidencyÌýand citizenshipÌýÌý

Make sure you meet theÌýentry requirements forÌýMoroccoÌýbefore you travel.ÌýÌý

Residence permitsÌý

British nationals can stay in Morocco without a visa for up toÌý90 days. After this,Ìýyou must register with the police and apply for aÌýresidence permitÌý(‘CarteÌýd’Immatriculation’).ÌýÌýÌý

You can get aÌýresidence permitÌýto:ÌýÌý

• workÌýÌý

• studyÌý

• retireÌý

For informationÌýbefore you travelÌýabout applying for residency in Morocco,Ìý.Ìý

To apply for your residenceÌýpermit,Ìýgo to:ÌýÌý

• theÌýForeigners’ÌýOffice (Bureau des Étrangers) ofÌýyour localÌýPoliceÌýHeadquarters (‘PréfectureÌýde Police’ÌýorÌý‘Commissariat Central’),Ìýin major citiesÌý

• your local police stationÌý(‘gendarmerie’),Ìýin small towns and villagesÌý

ThereÌýyou’llÌýneed to fill outÌýtheÌýrelevantÌýapplication formsÌý(‘formulairesÌýà prendreÌýauprèsÌýservice séjour’).ÌýÌý

Along with your application, youÌýmustÌýprovideÌý10 passport-sized photos andÌý2Ìýlegalised copies of the required documents.ÌýYou should get your documents legalised at the nearest local district office (‘Muqata’a’) to your address in Morocco.ÌýÌý

TheseÌýdocumentsÌýmayÌýinclude:ÌýÌý

• aÌýÌý

• aÌýmedicalÌýcertificateÌýfrom a local doctorÌýin MoroccoÌý

• aÌýstatement from your Moroccan bank (‘attestation deÌýbanque’) showing your local current account balanceÌý

You may also find it helpful to take:ÌýÌý

• a penÌý

• a copy of your CVÌý

• contactÌýdetails of your family in the UKÌý

When youÌýsubmitÌýyour application, you must pay a fee to the officer who receivesÌýit. The officer will give you a receiptÌýand tell you when to return to get your temporaryÌýresidenceÌýcard (‘récépissé’). This is valid for 3 months, whileÌýthe authorities prepareÌýyour residence permit.

Extending your residence permitÌýÌý

You can apply to extend your residence permitÌýat your local Foreigners’ÌýOffice or police station.ÌýÌý

Before your appointment,Ìýyou’llÌýneed toÌýget:ÌýÌý

• aÌýÌýfromÌýthe Ministry of JusticeÌý–ÌýyouÌýcanÌýapplyÌýonlineÌýthroughÌýtheÌýÌýifÌýyouÌýholdÌýaÌýresidenceÌýpermitÌý

• anÌýÌýfrom the policeÌý

At your appointment,ÌýyouÌýmust alsoÌýprovideÌýaÌýcopy of your:ÌýÌý

• birth certificate, which showsÌýbothÌýparents’ÌýnamesÌý

• passportÌý

You may need toÌýget these documents legalised. Check with your local Foreigners’ Office or police station.ÌýÌý

Your application may not be processed on the same day, so you mayÌýneedÌýto returnÌýtoÌýcollectÌýyourÌýnew residence permit.ÌýÌýÌý

Registering as a residentÌý

Once you arrive,Ìýif you plan to stay in Morocco for more than 90 days,Ìýyou need to registerÌýwith the Police or Gendarmerie before you apply forÌýaÌýresidence permit.ÌýÌý

If you have any problems or questions about registering yourÌýresidency, contactÌýanÌý

Permanent residencyÌýÌý

You may be able to apply forÌýaÌýlong-term residenceÌýpermitÌý(‘Carte deÌýRésidence’)ÌýinÌýMoroccoÌýif:ÌýÌý

• you have lived thereÌýlegally and continuouslyÌýforÌýseveral yearsÌýÌý

• you have strong family links to a Moroccan nationalÌýÌý

To find out ifÌýyou’reÌýeligibleÌýand how to apply,Ìýcheck with your local Police Prefecture.ÌýÌý

CitizenshipÌýÌý

Morocco recognisesÌýdual citizenship. This means thatÌýyou do notÌýhave to give up (renounce) your British citizenship to becomeÌýa Moroccan citizen.Ìý

To find out ifÌýyou’reÌýeligible forÌýMoroccanÌýcitizenship, contact:ÌýÌý

• Ìý

Help withÌývisa,ÌýresidencyÌýand citizenshipÌýapplicationsÌý

The British Embassy inÌýRabatÌýcannot help withÌýMoroccanÌývisa,ÌýresidencyÌýor citizenship applications.ÌýÌý

For any questions or issues, contact:ÌýÌý

• theÌýÌý

• theÌýÌýÌý

• anÌýÌý

Passports and travelÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• apply for a British passport from abroadÌý

• travel urgently without your British passportÌý

Dual citizens travelling to the UKÌý

When travelling to the UK, British citizens must carry a validÌýBritish passportÌýorÌýcertificate of entitlement. Read guidance onÌýdual citizenship.Ìý

Resident children travelling without a parent or legal guardianÌý

Children aged 17 and under must carry aÌýletter ofÌýparentalÌýconsentÌýifÌýthey’reÌýtravelling out ofÌýMoroccoÌýwithoutÌýone or bothÌýparentsÌýor legal guardian.Ìý

Contact theÌýÌý or theÌýÌýfor more information.

Healthcare inÌýMoroccoÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• plan your healthcareÌý

• take medicine abroadÌý

MoroccoÌýdoes not haveÌýaÌýreciprocal health agreement with the UK.ÌýÌý

Make sure you haveÌýappropriate healthÌýinsurance to cover any healthcare costs. You can get insurance fromÌýMoroccan or international providers.ÌýIf you work in Morocco, you may get private health insurance through your employer.ÌýÌý

You mayÌýalso be enrolled inÌýtheÌýÌýin Morocco.ÌýThis offers access toÌýsubsidisedÌýpublic healthcare.ÌýÌýÌý

To find out how to get medical treatment:ÌýÌý

• contact your insurance providerÌýÌý

• read guidance onÌýhealth inÌýMoroccoÌý

• findÌýEnglish-speaking medical facilities and doctors for British Nationals inÌýMoroccoÌý

Working inÌýMoroccoÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýworking abroad, including documents you may need from the UK government.Ìý

To work inÌýMorocco,Ìýyou need aÌýwork visa.ÌýTo apply for your work visa, you must have a job offer and authorisation to work in Morocco. Your employer will arrange the authorisationÌýfor you. To apply for a work visa, contact theÌý.ÌýÌý

Once you arrive in Morocco, you must also apply for a residence permit.ÌýRead the section on visas,ÌýresidencyÌýand citizenship in this guidance.ÌýÌýÌý

Recognition of qualificationsÌý

If you want to work in a regulated profession in Morocco, you may need toÌý.

Driving in MoroccoÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis covers how to:ÌýÌý

• drive abroad legallyÌý

• take your UK vehicle abroadÌýÌý

• get driving licence lettersÌý

Read about road travel in Morocco, inÌýsafety and security in the travel advice for Morocco. This includes information on driving in Morocco, including driving licence rules.Ìý

The Moroccan government provides information on driving in Morocco, including how to:ÌýÌý

• Ìý

• Ìý(youÌýmay not be able to access this website outside Morocco)Ìý

Disabled driversÌýÌý

You may be able toÌý.Ìý

If you have aÌýUK Blue BadgeÌýand live in Morocco, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority.Ìý

TaxÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers tax, including paying UK tax and National Insurance.ÌýÌý

The UK has aÌýdouble taxation agreement with MoroccoÌýso that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries.Ìý

Contact theÌý) for any questions about double taxation relief.Ìý

Consider getting professional advice on paying tax in Morocco. To do this, find anÌý.ÌýÌýÌý

You can also read the Moroccan Tax Authority’s guidance onÌý.

PensionsÌý

Claiming your UK pensionÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• how to claim your UK State PensionÌý

• where the UK government pays an annual increase in the State PensionÌý

Claiming aÌýMoroccanÌýpensionÌý

You may beÌýeligibleÌýto claim a Moroccan pension if you have worked and paid social security contributions in Morocco.ÌýContact theÌýÌýto find out whether you are eligible to claim.ÌýYou may not be able to access this website outside Morocco.Ìý

BenefitsÌýÌý

Claiming UK benefitsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to claim UK benefits abroad, including Child Benefit.ÌýÌý

ClaimingÌýMoroccanÌýbenefitsÌýÌý

You may be entitled to someÌýMoroccanÌýbenefits if you:ÌýÌý

• have worked and paid social security contributions in MoroccoÌýÌý

• hold Moroccan citizenshipÌý

Contact theÌýÌýto find out whether you are eligible to claim.ÌýYou may not be able to access this website outside Morocco.

Buying and renting property inÌýMoroccoÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýbuying and renting property abroad.ÌýÌý

Generally, foreignersÌýcannot own agricultural land inÌýMorroco.ÌýContact anÌýÌýifÌýyou’reÌýconsidering buying property or land.ÌýÌý

You’llÌýalso need to appoint aÌýnotaryÌýin Morocco.ÌýÌý

Voting inÌýMoroccoÌý

UK electionsÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• vote in UK elections from abroadÌý

• register as an overseas voterÌý

MoroccanÌýelectionsÌýÌý

You cannot vote inÌýMoroccanÌýelections unless you holdÌýMoroccan citizenship.Ìý

Studying inÌýMoroccoÌý

If you plan to study inÌýMorocco, you must meet all visaÌýrequirementsÌýbefore you travel.ÌýÌý

Contact theÌýÌýtoÌýfind out how toÌýapply for a student visa.ÌýÌý

The Moroccan government provides information onÌýÌýandÌýÌýin MoroccoÌý(you may not be able to access these web pages outside Morocco).Ìý

For more information:ÌýÌý

• read guidance onÌýtravel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)ÌýÌý

• contact your higher education provider in the UK orÌýMoroccoÌý

• contact theÌýÌý(you may not be able to access this website outside Morocco)

ChildrenÌý

ReadÌýour guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýmoving abroad with children, including:ÌýÌý

• getting permission to take your child abroadÌýÌý

• claiming UK Child Benefit abroadÌý

• child maintenance payments if a parent lives abroadÌýÌý

Schools and educationÌý

TheÌýMinistry of National EducationÌýis responsible forÌýthe school system inÌýMorocco.ÌýÌý

All children aged 6 to 15 must attend school in Morocco.Ìý

The European Committee of the Regions providesÌý.ÌýYou may not be able to access this website inside Morocco.Ìý

ChildcareÌýÌý

Most families use private nurseries or daycare centres or hire aÌýnanny forÌýchildcare in Morocco.

Births, deaths,ÌýmarriagesÌýand civil partnershipsÌý

BirthsÌýÌý

If your child is born inÌýMorocco,Ìýregister the birth with theÌýMoroccanÌýauthorities.ÌýYou must do thisÌýwithin 30 days of your child’s birthÌýatÌýyour local Civil Status Office (‘Bureau deÌýl’ÉtatÌýCivil’).ÌýÌýÌý

You may need to provide:ÌýÌý

• the birth notificationÌý

• proof of identity for both parents – for example, your passport and residence permitÌýÌý

• your marriage certificateÌýÌý

• proof of your addressÌý

For more information check theÌý. You may not be able to access thisÌýportalÌýoutside Morocco.Ìý

If you are pregnant and not married,Ìýread our guidance on relationships outside marriage inÌýthe safety and security section of our travel advice for Morocco.ÌýÌý

It is not illegal for foreign women who are not married to give birthÌýin Morocco. ButÌýunmarried mothers can faceÌýproblems with processes likeÌýregistering the birth.ÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• register the birth with the UK authorities to get a UK birth certificateÌýÌý

• apply for your child’s first British passportÌýÌý

DeathsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• what to do after someone dies abroadÌý

• how to register the death with the UK authoritiesÌý

If someone dies inÌýMorocco,Ìýread guidance on:Ìý

• what to do when someone dies in MoroccoÌý

• Ìý

Marriages and civil partnershipsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get married or get a civil partnership abroad.ÌýÌý

Same sex marriages and civil partnerships are not legally recognised inÌýMorocco.ÌýFor information about LGBT+ rights inÌýMorocco, read guidance onÌýsafety and security in the travel advice forÌýMorocco.ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Divorce and separationÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get a divorce or end a civil partnership.ÌýÌý

TheÌýMoroccanÌýMinistry of Solidarity, Social Integration and FamilyÌýoffers guidance onÌý.Ìý

Consider taking legal advice from anÌý.

Documents for British people inÌýMoroccoÌý

Read our guidance onÌýdocuments for British people abroad.ÌýThis covers:ÌýÌýÌý

• legalising and certifying UK documentsÌýÌý

• marriage and civil partnership documentsÌý

• affirmations andÌýaffidavitsÌýÌý

• witnessing signaturesÌý

Change of address certificatesÌýand radiation lettersÌýÌý

The British Embassy in Rabat and the Honorary Consulate in Marrakech no longer issue change of address certificates.ÌýThis is because they are unable to confirmÌýyourÌýpreviousÌýand current address.ÌýContact anÌýEnglish-speakingÌýnotary in Morocco,Ìýwho mayÌýbe able to issueÌýthe certificate.ÌýÌý

The Embassy and Consulate also no longer issue radiation letters. Local authorities have been informed of this change.Ìý

WillsÌý

Contact anÌýEnglish-speaking notary in MoroccoÌýorÌýanÌýÌýfor professional advice on wills in Morocco.ÌýÌý

If you have made a will in the UK,ÌýaÌýMoroccanÌýNotaryÌýPublicÌýmust apply to have it enforced by the Moroccan court. This will make sure the will is legally binding inÌýMorocco.ÌýÌý

If a British national dies in Morocco without having made a will, you must apply to the Moroccan courtsÌýto appoint one or more administrators.ÌýÌý

Lawyers,ÌýtranslatorsÌýand notariesÌýÌý

To find an English-speaking lawyer, translator or notary inÌýMorocco,Ìýread guidance onÌýprofessional services if you’re abroad.ÌýÌý

PetsÌý

If you want to bring your pet with you toÌýMorocco, read guidanceÌýon:ÌýÌý

• Ìý

• Ìý

• taking your pet dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU countryÌý

Returning to the UKÌýÌý

ReadÌýreturning to the UK permanently. This includes information on bringing family members back to the UK,ÌýtaxÌýand access to services.ÌýÌý

DisclaimerÌýÌý

We provide this information as a guide only. For definitive information, contact theÌýMoroccanÌýauthorities.ÌýÌý

ReadÌýourÌýconsular information disclaimer.