Morocco – Visas
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Make your move to Morocco
Markets, mountains and Atlantic coast come very cheaply in Morocco, which offers a generous tax break on foreign pensions. Income-based residency offers a way in, with permanent residency in time and dual citizenship allowed.
Morocco at a glance
Cost of living
Very low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Limited
Safety
Moderate
Climate
Warm (~19°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Minimal
Where Morocco is strongest: cost of living #14 of 76visa ease #16 of 81property affordability #16 of 74
Worth weighing up: size of expat community #78 of 80healthcare #73 of 77English-friendliness #66 of 81
TaxProgressive to 37%, big foreign-pension break
Visa / residencyIncome-based residency ~EUR 1,500/mo, 3yr PR, dual
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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