Fans travelling to Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be able to obtain free electronic visas, following a new policy announced on Friday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC).

The initiative applies to supporters from countries that ordinarily require a visa to enter Morocco, and is part of a broader push to streamline travel for what is expected to be one of the most widely attended editions of Africa’s premier football competition.

According to CAF, the e-visas—processed through the tournament’s official YALLA app—will come at no cost for fans travelling between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026, when the event takes place across six host cities.

Fan ID and Free E-Visa Now Required for Access

CAF explained that spectators will need two key documents to enter the host country and access stadiums:

  1. A Fan ID, which is mandatory for all match venues and official Fan Zones, and
  2. An e-visa, where required by nationality.

Both applications can be completed directly within the YALLA app, a move CAF says is intended to offer a faster and more seamless fan-experience.
“The Fan ID application and e-visa request are completed seamlessly within the YALLA app, ensuring a faster, easier and secure experience for international visitors and local fans alike,” the statement read.

To begin the process, supporters must download the YALLA app on Google Play, the App Store, or access the official YALLA website, complete the Fan ID form, and—if applicable—submit their e-visa request. Approval grants fans eligibility to purchase match tickets via CAF’s ticketing platform.

A Push for a Hassle-Free AFCON Experience

CAF says the new measures are expected to enhance security, reduce administrative hurdles, and accommodate rising global interest in the tournament. Ticket demand has reportedly surged in recent months as fans prepare for the continent’s biggest football festival.

The 2025 edition will be played across nine stadiums in six Moroccan cities, marking the country’s first time hosting the event since 1988. With 24 teams competing, expectations are high for a tournament featuring fierce rivalries, passionate atmospheres, and a wave of emerging African talent eager to shine on the continental stage.

As the countdown continues, organisers say the free e-visa programme underscores Morocco’s and CAF’s commitment to delivering a modern, welcoming and accessible AFCON for fans from across the world.