Residence Card (carte de résidence) after 4 Years
Under Law No. 02-03 (Article 16), a foreigner who has lived in Morocco lawfully and without interruption for at least 4 years can obtain a residence card. The decision considers the applicant's means of support, including their professional activity, and any facts showing an intention to settle permanently. Foreigners habitually resident for more than 15 years (or since age 10), or in regular status for more than 10 years, receive it as of right (Article 17-6).
Life in Morocco
Money
3
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
MAD
Moroccan Dirham
Cost of living
42
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–37%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
Annual barème after LF 2025: 0% up to MAD 40,000, then 10/20/30/34%, and 37% above MAD 180,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#110 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreigners with at least 4 years of continuous lawful residence in Morocco who intend to settle.
Eligibility
4 years of lawful residence
At least 4 years of uninterrupted residence in Morocco in line with the laws in force (Article 16).
Means of support
The decision takes into account the applicant's means of support, including their professional activity, and facts supporting an intention to settle permanently.
Long residence as of right
Issued as of right to a foreigner habitually resident for more than 15 years or since age 10 at most, or in regular status for more than 10 years (Article 17-6).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPublic order
- Document checklistEvidence of 4 years of lawful residence (registration cards)
- FeesStamp duty on the residence document
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- 3 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Morocco
- Visit & tourismTourist eVisa (or consular short-stay visa) for Morocco
- StudyRegistration Card (carte d'immatriculation) marked "étudiant"
- Work permitsVisa of the foreign employee's work contract (contrat de travail d'étranger, via TAECHIR) and carte d'immatriculation
- FamilyResidence Card for Family of Moroccan Citizens and Residents
