Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree (Carte de séjour (inactif / retraité))
Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree is a residence route in Morocco (Moyens indépendants). Apply at local DGSN/prefecture within 90 days of entry (Law 02-03): proof of stable foreign income/pension (no fixed figure; ~EUR 1,500/mo cited) via Moroccan bank certificate, lease/title, criminal record, medical certificate. Renew 60 days before expiry. Card fee ~MAD 100 (stamp) per person.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 16'900. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 4 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Tax residents taxed on worldwide income (IR to 37%); foreign pensions repatriated in MAD: 80% abatement, basic pensions exempt from 2026.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 30 |
| Revenu / an | CHF 16'900 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | 4 |
| Citoyenneté | 5 |
| Travail | no |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Tax residents taxed on worldwide income (IR to 37%); foreign pensions repatriated in MAD: 80% abatement, basic pensions exempt from 2026. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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