Moving to the UK from Morocco: Guide 2026
What you need to know
- •TB test IS required; English language test IS required.
- •Budget MAD 50,000 to 120,000 for visa costs.
- •Police certificate available from the tribunal de premiere instance.
- •Morocco permits dual citizenship.
- •Student and Skilled Worker visas are the most common routes.
Morocco has a small but established community in the UK. Moroccan nationals need a visa to enter the UK. This guide covers the main routes, document requirements, and costs.
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Visa Routes for Moroccan Citizens
- Skilled Worker visa. Requires a licensed sponsor at the minimum salary.
- Student visa. See the student visa guide.
- Family visa. See the spouse visa guide.
- Graduate route. See the Graduate route guide.
Document Requirements
- Valid Moroccan passport.
- TB test. Required. Available at IOM-approved clinics.
- English language test. Required. Tests available in Casablanca and Rabat.
- Casier judiciaire. Bulletin no. 3 from the tribunal de premiere instance.
- Certified translation. Arabic and French documents must be translated into English.
Costs in Moroccan Dirham
- Skilled Worker visa fee: £719 to £1,420 (approximately MAD 9,000 to 19,000)
- IHS (per year): £1,035 (approximately MAD 13,000)
- English test: approximately MAD 2,500 to 3,500
- TB test: approximately MAD 1,500 to 2,500
See our UK visa fees guide.
Preparing a UK visa application?
Get the exact document list and step-by-step timeline — £149, paid once.
The Moroccan Community in the UK
The Moroccan community in the UK is relatively small (estimated 20,000 to 30,000), concentrated in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Moroccan community organisations and mosques provide support to new arrivals.
After Arrival
- Collect your BRP within 10 days
- Apply for a National Insurance number
- Register with a GP
- Open a UK bank account
- Understand the Immigration Health Surcharge
Path to Settlement
After 5 years, apply for ILR. After 12 months with ILR, apply for British citizenship. Morocco permits dual citizenship.
Next Steps
For official information, visit the British Embassy Rabat and the GOV.UK Skilled Worker visa page.
This guide is general immigration information, not immigration advice under s.82 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Immigration rules change frequently. For advice on your specific situation, consult an IAA-authorised adviser or an SRA-regulated immigration solicitor. Always check GOV.UK for the authoritative current rules.
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