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Moroccans need a visa to visit Dubai. The Kingdom of Morocco is on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs' visa required list, and that holds even if you live in Spain, France, Belgium or another EU country. The visa is applied for by a Dubai tourism establishment (a GDRFA tourist visa from AED 210) or by a relative living in the UAE who sponsors an ICP visit visa.
Questions Moroccan travellers ask
"I live in Europe. Isn't there a visa on arrival for EU residents?"
There is one, but not for Moroccan passports. ICP's visa for nationals residing abroad, widened on , lists seven nationalities: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa. Morocco is not among them, so a Spanish or French residence card does not let you skip the visa.
"Who applies for me?"
You cannot apply to GDRFA directly as a tourist. A Dubai travel agency, hotel or airline holiday service files the tourist visa. If a relative or friend lives in the UAE, they apply to ICP as your sponsor.
"What does it cost?"
GDRFA tourist visas, VAT included, checked :
| Length | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | AED 210 | AED 315 |
| 60 days | AED 315 | AED 525 |
Agencies add a service fee. An ICP visit visa sponsored by a relative is priced differently: AED 100 application, AED 100 a month issuance for single entry, AED 100 smart services, AED 20 deposit fee, and a refundable guarantee of AED 1,000.
"My husband lives in Dubai. Can he bring us?"
Yes. For a spouse and children, the sponsor's income must be at least AED 4,000 a month. Each person needs their own visa. If the family is moving to Dubai rather than visiting, a residence through the family visa is the right route; it needs an attested marriage certificate and, for children, attested birth certificates.
"What documents should I prepare?"
A passport with at least 6 months left, a photo on a white background, a return or onward ticket and health insurance valid in the UAE. A sponsor adds their Emirates ID, residence and salary proof.
"How long does it take?"
GDRFA states 48 hours for a complete tourist visa. Apply a week ahead.
Reasons Moroccan applications are returned
- The sponsor's salary is below the tier: AED 8,000 is needed for a sister or cousin, AED 15,000 for a friend.
- The passport photo does not meet the white background rule.
- A name written in a different order on the passport and on the booking.
- A previous overstay.
On the trip
Check the visa is issued with the GDRFA tool, explained on visa status check. Leave before the last day; overstaying costs AED 50 a day (overstay fine).
What the partner team does
Tell us where you live, who is travelling and whether a relative in the UAE sponsors. The partner team chooses between the GDRFA tourist visa and the ICP visit visa, files the application with documents in the accepted format and sends you each e-visa when issued. One total price is agreed first, with the government fees and service charge on separate lines. Use WhatsApp or the form.
Other North African and Arab passports: Egypt, Lebanon. All countries: Dubai visa by nationality.
