Morocco
Corporate Guide
What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit in Morocco?
Requirements for obtaining a foreigner’s employment contract
The employer is required to submit a file including:
- A request, for the attention of the ANAPEC general manager, indicating the full name of the future foreign employee and the job to be performed.
- A duly completed ANAPEC application form.
- A descriptive sheet issued by the employer describing in detail the requirements of the position to be offered and the skills required.
- A document confirming their identity (ID or passport).
- A resumé and legalised copies of degrees and work certificates from previous employers.
- An announcement detailing the job offer which will be published in two newspapers (one French, the other Arabic).
Requirements for obtaining a work-stay permit
The employee must provide the following documents to the wilaya:
- The foreigner’s employment contract
- Identification document (ID or passport)
- A birth certificate
- An extract from the criminal record
- A document proving residence (legalised lease contract)
- A medical certificate
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