The Game Changer: Your Ticket is Your Visa
For AFCON 2025, Morocco has slashed the red tape. In a historic move to ensure full stadiums, the government has announced that AFCON match ticket holders from many nations will receive a Free Electronic Visa (AEVM) or entry waiver directly through the official app.
Gone are the days of mailing your passport to an embassy for 3 weeks. If you have a match ticket and a Fan ID, you have the keys to the Kingdom.
Here is the breakdown of exactly what you need based on your passport.
Category A: The “Visa-Exempt” Elite
Countries: USA, Canada, UK, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, etc.
If you are from one of the ~70 visa-exempt countries, your process is the simplest.
- Border Entry: You only need your valid Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date). You do not need a visa.
- Stadium Entry: You still need the Fan ID (registered via the Yalla App) to enter the stadium, but it has nothing to do with immigration.
Pro Tip: When the immigration officer asks for your “Purpose of Visit,” say “Tourism and AFCON.” Show your return flight ticket.
Category B: The “AEVM” Nations (Specific African Countries)
Countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia.
Morocco has activated a special protocol called AEVM (Autorisation Électronique de Voyage au Maroc) for these specific nations.
- The Perk: You do not need a paper visa.
- The Cost: Free (Waived for AFCON fans).
- The Process:
- Buy your match ticket.
- Register for your Fan ID in the Yalla App.
- The app detects your nationality and automatically generates your AEVM.
- Print this document. You must show it to the airline to board your flight.
Category C: The “E-Visa” for Everyone Else
Countries: Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, India, etc.
If you are from a country that normally requires a standard visa (and is not in Category B), you are likely eligible for the AFCON Special E-Visa.
The “Yalla” Shortcut
Usually, you would apply via the “Access Maroc” portal. Do not do this.
- Use the Yalla App: When you register your Fan ID and link a valid match ticket, the app will unlock a simplified visa application form.
- Processing Time: Expedited (usually 24–72 hours).
- The “Free” Policy: Official sources confirm that for valid ticket holders, the standard visa fees are being waived or heavily subsidized.
- Result: You receive a PDF via email. Print it in color. This is your visa.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
1. The Prerequisites
Before you open the app, ensure you have:
- A valid Passport (6+ months validity).
- A confirmed Match Ticket (purchased in your name).
- A clear digital photo of your passport bio-page (no glare).
- Accommodation address (use your hotel booking).
2. The Application
- Download: Yalla App (iOS/Android).
- Select: “Fan ID & Visa Services.”
- Upload: Scan your passport MRZ code.
- Submit: Once you link your ticket, the “Visa” button becomes active.
3. The Approval
- Status: Watch for the status to change from “Pending” to “Approved / Délivré”.
- Download: The document will be emailed to you. Do not rely on showing it on your phone screen to the border officer. Paper is power.
Critical Warnings
1. The “Boarding Pass” Trap
Airlines (Royal Air Maroc, EgyptAir, etc.) will not let you board the plane without a physical visa or AEVM printout. Showing the “Pending” screen on your app is not enough. Apply at least 7 days before you fly.
2. The “3-Month” Rule
Ensure your passport does not expire within 3 months of your departure from Morocco. If it expires in February 2026, you will be denied entry.
3. Fan Support Contacts
If your visa is stuck on “Pending” for more than 5 days:
- Email:
info@yallamorocco.ma - Phone:
+212 5 30 30 20 30(24/7 Support).
Summary Table
| Your Nationality | Requirement | Where to Apply | Cost |
| USA / UK / EU | Passport Only | N/A | Free |
| Senegal / Tunisia | AEVM (Digital Waiver) | Yalla App | Free |
| Nigeria / Egypt | E-Visa | Yalla App | Free (with ticket) |
Next Step: You are legally cleared to enter. Now, you need to land. Shall I proceed to Article 8: Morocco Airports Guide: Which Airport for AFCON 2025?
