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How to get a Canada visa from Morocco

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Moroccan passport holders travelling to Canada.

Visa types & fees

4 visa options for travelling to Canada.

Official visa

Processing time15-21 days
Validity90 days

Student visa

Processing time15-21 days
Validityvalid for duration of study

Visitor Visa

Processing time15-21 days
Validity60 days

Work visa

Processing time15-21 days
Validity3 years

Application requirements

Documents Moroccan applicants need to provide.

  • Two completed and signed visa application forms.

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.

  • 2 blank pages of the Passport for visa stamp.

  • Three passport-size photographs of size 4.5 x 3.5 cm taken in a white background.

  • Proof of financial capability.

  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.

  • Copy of return flight ticket.

  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.

  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.

  • Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.

  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Visitor Visa

  • The visitor or tourist visa is issued to Moroccans travelling with the intention of visiting Canada for sightseeing, tourism, and recreation purposes.

  • A Canadian tourist visa is also known as Canada visitor visa or Canadian Temporary Resident Visa(TRV).

  • Applicants travelling with the intentions of visiting friends and family are required to obtain a letter of invitation from their host.

  • The letter should include the full contact details of the host.

  • Moroccans travelling with the intention of carrying out business transactions can do so on this visa.

  • Applicants who want to transit to their destination through Canada can do so on this visa.

  • Applicants are to submit a proof of incentive of returning to morocco at the expiration of their visa.

  • Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

  • Applicants travel itinerary and round trip reservation should be submitted.

  • Proof of medical fitness and yellow fever vaccination should be submitted.

  • Moroccans are to show proof of financial sufficiency that covers their duration of stay.

  • Extension of the visitor's visa is possible. To get an extension, you need to apply before the visa expires.

  • Applicants who are under the age of 18 are to submit the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent from one or both parents should be provided if the minor would be travelling without either of them.

  • Applicants are advised to apply at least 45 days before their proposed journey.

Student visa

  • The Canadian student’s visa is issued to Moroccans travelling to Canada for study purposes

  • Applicants of the student’s visa should ensure that they have been offered admission into an institution of learning in Canada before initiating the visa application process.

  • Applicants offer of admission letter should be submitted.

  • A Canadian study permit is issued before a Moroccan can study in Canada.

  • The study permit can be renewed but application of renewal should be done before the expiration of the permit.

  • Moroccans on this visa are allowed to work part-time during section and full time during holidays.

  • Applicants are to submit a proof clean criminal record.

  • Applicants are to provide proof of financial sufficiency that covers their duration of studies.

  • Proof of part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted.

  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

  • Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and a medical certificate showing that the applicant is free from all communicable diseases should be submitted.

  • Applicants are to submit a proof of hostel reservation or accommodation

  • Proof of proficiency in the English language is required. Most times accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS tests results.

  • Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools attended that qualifies the applicant for the course in which they have been granted admission are required.

  • The visa can be extended but the application of extension should be done before the expiration of the visa.


Work visa

  • Applicants of the Canadian work visa are Moroccans travelling with the intention of being gainfully employed in Canada.

  • Bearers of the work visa are allowed to take up paid employment in the country.

  • Moroccans applying for this visa should ensure that they have been employed by a company in Canada before applying for this visa.

  • The company in Canada should send a letter to the embassy stating the position in which you have been employed. The contact address of the comp[any should be clearly stated.

  • Applicants are to submit a copy of their letter of offer of employment to the embassy.

  • Applicants are required to obtain a work permit in order to be able to work in Canada.

  • The job offer you have been given must be approved by the Canadian government through the Labour Market Impact Analysis Process.

  • An offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit.

  • Before a Canadian company can employ a Moroccan, they may need to apply for and be granted a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)by ESDC.

  • The employing company should provide proof that there was no Canadian citizen willing and qualified to take up the job as at when the offer was made.

  • Applicants are to provide necessary documents that qualifies them for the job in which they have been offered employment

  • Work Permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations.

  • Proof that the Canadian employer would not pay the applicant below the Canadian minimum wage should be submitted.

  • Applicants travelling with minors are to submit the original birth certificate of the minors with a letter of consent signed by both their parents.

  • Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.

  • Applicants should submit a medical report that shows that the applicant is free from all communicable diseases and a proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.

  • Moroccans are applying for this visa are to ensure that they have a good command of English.

Official visa

  • This visa allows Moroccan government officials to visit the country to foster bi-lateral relationships between Morocco and Canada.

  • A diplomatic note from the Moroccan government should be sent to the embassy. The note should contain your position in government, duration, and purpose of your visit to the country.

  • Applicants of the diplomatic visa are The King of Morocco, president or prime minister Consular officers, ministers, and African Union representatives and top government officials

  • Asides Head of States, if your purpose of visiting the country is non-official, this visa will not be issued to you.

  • If you are travelling with a minor, the original copy of the minors' birth certificate should be presented during the visa application process.

  • Official invitation from the Canadian government should be provided.


Where to apply

Canada embassy & visa application centers in Morocco.

Morocco

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Phone(+212) (0)537 54 49 49
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canada

The best time to visit Canada is between September and October as the weather is frequently very pleasant, the crowds have dispersed, and accommodation prices are lower than summer.

What is the official currency used in Canada

The Canadian dollars is the official currency used in Canada.

What is the official language spoken in Canada

English and French are the mother tongues of 56.9% and 21.3% of Canadians respectively.
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