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Japan Visa for Moroccan Citizens

Q: How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Moroccans?

The consular fee is roughly MAD 1,250 for single entry and MAD 2,500 for multiple entry, paid in Moroccan dirhams at the embassy rate. Transit visas cost around MAD 300. Add MAD 100–400 for translation if your documents are only in French or Arabic. No VFS fee — Morocco uses direct embassy intake.

Q: How long does a Japan visa take for Moroccan nationals?

Standard MENA processing is 7–10 working days from the date the Embassy of Japan in Rabat receives a complete file. Peak periods (spring/autumn tourism, before Ramadan travel) may extend this to 12–14 working days. Student and MEXT applications are typically processed within the same window once the COE is in hand.

Complete visa guide for Moroccan passport holders — requirements, documents, fees, and application process

Moroccan citizens need a Japan visa for any visit, including tourism — there is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival. Applications are lodged directly at the Embassy of Japan in Rabat; there is no VFS Global intermediary in Morocco. Tourist visa: single-entry, short-term stay up to 90 days, processing typically 7–10 working days. Student visas are the most common long-term category for Moroccans, and MEXT scholarship applications run through the embassy's cultural section.

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Visa Required

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Processing Time

7–10 working days

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Embassies

1 locations

Requirements for Moroccan Citizens

✓Valid Moroccan passport with 2+ blank pages
✓Confirmed round-trip flight
✓Hotel reservation or invitation letter
✓Bank statements (last 3 months)
✓Employment certificate or student enrollment proof
✓Visa application form with photo (4.5cm × 4.5cm)

Short-term visas for Morocco visitors

Covers tourism, family visits, business and transit stays of up to 90 days — this nationality must obtain a visa before travelling.

Short-Term Stay (Tourism / Business)

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Long-term visas for Morocco citizens moving to Japan

Study, work, family reunification, permanent residence and other stays longer than 90 days. These always require a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a visa, regardless of visa-free status for tourism.

Where to Apply

🏛️ Embassy & Consulates

Rabat

Japan visa cost for Moroccan citizens

Item	Amount	Notes
Consular visa fee — single entry	~MAD 1,250	Paid in Moroccan dirhams at the embassy rate; 5× worldwide increase from 1 Jul 2026 — confirm the posted local rate
Consular visa fee — multiple entry	~MAD 2,500
Transit visa	~MAD 60
Document translation (if required)	MAD 100–400	French/Arabic documents must be in English or Japanese

Visa pathways for Moroccan applicants

Tourist / short-stay visa — how to apply

File directly at the Embassy of Japan in Rabat. Typical documents: valid passport (2 blank pages, 6 months validity), MOFA visa form with 4.5×4.5 cm photo, confirmed round-trip flight, hotel bookings for the full stay, last 3 months of bank statements, employment certificate or business registration (for self-employed: commercial registry extract), and — if visiting relatives — an invitation letter with guarantor documents. French or Arabic documents must be translated to English or Japanese. Processing 7–10 working days.

Long-term stay — COE-based (student / work)

For study, Engineer/Humanities/International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務), or Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能), the Japanese-side sponsor files a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) first (typically 1–3 months). The applicant takes the COE original to the Embassy in Rabat and converts to a visa in 5–7 working days.

MEXT scholarship — popular path for Moroccan students

MEXT is a major long-term path for Moroccan students. Applications are submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Rabat by the annual deadline; shortlisted candidates take written + interview tests. Successful candidates get a COE from the placement university and convert to a student visa (留学) at the embassy with MEXT priority processing.

Frequently asked questions — Moroccan

Does Japan have a tourist visa for Moroccan citizens?▾

Yes — every Moroccan traveler needs a visa for Japan, including for tourism. There is no visa on arrival (see Japan visa on arrival guide). Applications are filed at the Embassy of Japan in Rabat before departure. Processing is typically 7–10 working days.

How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Moroccans?▾

The consular fee is roughly MAD 1,250 for single entry and MAD 2,500 for multiple entry, paid in Moroccan dirhams at the embassy rate. Transit visas cost around MAD 300. Add MAD 100–400 for translation if your documents are only in French or Arabic. No VFS fee — Morocco uses direct embassy intake.

How long does a Japan visa take for Moroccan nationals?▾

Standard MENA processing is 7–10 working days from the date the Embassy of Japan in Rabat receives a complete file. Peak periods (spring/autumn tourism, before Ramadan travel) may extend this to 12–14 working days. Student and MEXT applications are typically processed within the same window once the COE is in hand.

Tips for Morocco Applicants

💡Apply at the Embassy of Japan in Rabat
💡Student visa is the most common visa type for Moroccans
💡MEXT scholarship applications accepted through the embassy
💡French or Arabic documents must be translated to English/Japanese

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