Supporters set to attend next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will benefit from a free electronic visa (e-visa), the tournament organisers announced today. The decision was made by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to ease entry for international and African fans.
Under the arrangement, travellers can apply for both their Fan ID and the visa simultaneously using the official tournament smartphone application, the YALLA App. The event runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 and will take place in nine stadiums across six host cities in Morocco.
According to the statement on CAF website, fans must download the YALLA App from the Google Play Store, the App Store or access the web portal at yallamorocco.ma. Once registered, visitors complete a Fan ID form and, as required, submit the e-visa request — all at no cost. A dedicated help desk, available 24/7 in Arabic, English and French, has been set up to guide applicants.
The LOC said: “Electronic visas to enter Morocco … are now free of charge for supporters attending the competition.” It added that the streamlined process reflects a commitment to delivering a “world-class spectator experience for Africa’s greatest football celebration.”
CAF and the LOC emphasised that the initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens, eliminate visa fees for most visitors, and enhance convenience while maintaining robust security. The Fan ID remains mandatory for stadium access and entry to official fan zones.
Ticket sales already show a surge in demand via the tournament’s official platform, tickets.cafonline.com, as fans respond to the improved access measures. Organisers believe the visa-free initiative will boost attendance, especially by diaspora communities and regional supporters in West and Central Africa.
