Japan Visa for Moroccan Citizens
Moroccan citizens need a visa for every trip to Japan — tourism included. Here's how long a visa lets you stay, and how to apply in five steps.
Visa required
No visa-free entry and no visa on arrival. Apply in person at the Embassy of Japan in Rabat, at least 2 weeks before you travel.
- How long
- Up to 90 days per trip
- Visa fee
- 940 MAD (single entry)
- Processing
- Start at least 2 weeks ahead
Last checked 25 September 2026 against the Embassy of Japan in Morocco.
How long can you stay?
| Visa | Stay per visit | Use it within |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry — tourism, visits, business | Up to 90 days — 15, 30 or 90 days depending on your plan | 3 months from issue |
| Multiple entry — for those who qualify | Depends on the type — up to 90 days | Valid 1–5 years |
| Work, study, family | More than 90 days — needs a Certificate of Eligibility first | — |
Choose your visa
Short visits use a Temporary Visitor (short-term stay) visa. Which documents you need depends on why you're going and who pays:
Tourism
A holiday you pay for yourself
See documents →
Visiting relatives or friends
Someone in Japan invites you — they or you pay
See documents →
Short-term business
Meetings, negotiations, market research, conferences, cultural or sport exchange
See documents →
Multiple entry
For frequent business travellers and others who qualify
Who qualifies →
Prepare the documents
These are the embassy’s own checklists. All documents must be originals — bring a photocopy with any original you want back. Fill everything in on a computer, don’t staple anything, and bring your national ID card (or registration certificate for foreigners): you need it to enter the consular section. The embassy may ask for more.
You prepare
- Passport, with an A4 copy of the bio page
- Residence card and a copy (foreign residents)
- Visa application form, completed in English on a computer
- One photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months
- Round-trip ticket or reservation
- Itinerary with places to stay (embassy format, typed, in French or Japanese) and a hotel reservation for the whole stay
- Proof of your relationship with the guarantor (photos, letters…)
- If you pay yourself: proof of incomeAn official income document (DOTI or CNSS salary declaration), or monthly bank statements for the last 4 months (not transaction lists).
Your host in Japan prepares
- Invitation letter (shohei riyusho) if needed, and a list of applicants if two or more
Whoever pays in Japan prepares
- Letter of guarantee (mimoto hoshosho), and a list of applicants if two or more
- The guarantor’s tax, bank-balance or income certificateA tax certificate is accepted only in the format that shows the annual income.
- The guarantor’s complete juminhyo (certificate of residence)
- If the guarantor is a foreign national: residence card (both sides) and passport copies
You prepare
- Passport, with an A4 copy of the bio page
- Residence card and a copy (foreign residents)
- Visa application form, completed in English on a computer
- One photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months
- Round-trip ticket or reservation
- Proof of the family relationship (livret de famille…)
- If you pay yourself: proof of incomeAn official income document (DOTI or CNSS salary declaration), or monthly bank statements for the last 4 months (not transaction lists).
Your host in Japan prepares
- Invitation letter (shohei riyusho) if needed, and a list of applicants if two or more
Whoever pays in Japan prepares
- Letter of guarantee (mimoto hoshosho), and a list of applicants if two or more
- The guarantor’s tax, bank-balance or income certificateA tax certificate is accepted only in the format that shows the annual income.
- The guarantor’s complete juminhyo (certificate of residence)
- If the guarantor is a foreign national: residence card (both sides) and passport copies
You prepare
- Passport, with an A4 copy of the bio page
- Residence card and a copy (foreign residents)
- Visa application form, completed in English on a computer
- One photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months
- Round-trip ticket or reservation
- Certificate of employment
- Itinerary with places to stay (embassy format, typed, in French or Japanese) and a hotel reservation for the whole stay
- If your side pays: mission order
The inviting company prepares
- Proof of the companies’ dealings — at least oneInvitation letter with the reason (plus list of applicants), a contract between the companies, meeting documents, or company brochures.
The company paying prepares
- Letter of guarantee, and a list of applicants if two or more
- Company register (hojin tokibo tohon) or company overview
- If an individual pays: the guarantor’s certificate of employment
Submit and pay
Apply in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Rabat, Monday to Friday, 9:00–11:30. Come back on the date the embassy gives you to collect the result — the fee is paid then. Consular section: 0537 63 17 82 to 85.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | 940 MAD | Paid when the visa is issued; 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 |
Wait for the decision
- Start the procedure at least 2 weeks before your trip; the embassy tells you when to come back for the result.
Receive your visa
Visa sticker in your passport
A single-entry visa must be used within 3 months of issue and is used up once you enter Japan.
A visa doesn't guarantee entry — the immigration officer at the airport makes the final decision.
If your visa is refused
- No visa fee is charged when a visa isn't issued; agency or visa-centre fees are not refunded.
- The embassy does not tell you why — Japan does not give reasons for visa refusals.
- You can't reapply for the same purpose within 6 months. The exception: your circumstances have changed significantly and the trip is needed for humanitarian reasons — ask the embassy first.
Beware of visa scams
Next time: a multiple-entry visa
A multiple-entry visa lets you visit Japan any number of times while it's valid (1, 3 or 5 years). It is issued mainly to business travellers and to cultural or intellectual figures who meet the criteria.
Ask the embassy whether you qualify.
Staying longer than 90 days
Work, study and family stays need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) first. Your employer, school or family in Japan applies for it; you then take it to the embassy for the visa.
Work visas
Engineer / Humanities, Highly Skilled Professional and more
See details →
Specified Skilled Worker (Type 1 & 2)
Skills test plus a Japanese-language test
See details →
Student
Language schools, vocational schools and universities
See details →
Spouse / Child of Japanese National
Marriage to a Japanese national
See details →
Frequently asked questions
Do Moroccan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yes, for every visit — tourism included. Morocco is not on Japan's visa-exemption list, and Japan has no visa on arrival.
How long can I stay in Japan on a tourist visa?
Up to 90 days per visit on a single-entry visa — the officer grants 15, 30 or 90 days depending on your plan. Use the visa within 3 months of issue.
How much does a Japan visa cost?
940 dirhams for a single-entry visa (1 July 2026 – 31 March 2027), paid when the visa is issued — nothing if it is refused.
How long does processing take?
The embassy asks you to start at least 2 weeks before your trip; it gives you a date to come back for the result.
Can I apply online?
Not yet — Japan's eVISA isn't available to residents of Morocco. Apply at the embassy or consulate.
Can I reapply if my visa is refused?
Not for the same purpose within 6 months, unless your circumstances have changed significantly and the trip is needed for humanitarian reasons. The embassy won't tell you the reason for a refusal.
Sources
- Embassy of Japan in Morocco — Visa (documents, hours, fee from 1 Jul 2026; French)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visa fees (from 1 Jul 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visa processing time
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Validity of a visa
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visa FAQ (refusals, re-applications)
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