Western Sahara Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Western Sahara. Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay in Western Sahara. You can visit the Moroccan-administered parts without a visa for up to 90 days, but travel is restricted.
Western Sahara travel requirements at a glance
Valid for your whole stay
Not needed for up to 90 days
Restricted, groups usually allowed
Get a Moroccan entry stamp
Official source: GOV.UK Western Sahara entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid for your whole stay
- Visa-free for up to 90 days
- Independent travellers may be turned back
- FCDO advises against travel to parts
Passport validity for Western Sahara
GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the whole length of your stay in Western Sahara.
There is no extra period of validity needed beyond your stay, but airlines may have their own rules. Check with your travel provider.
Visas
You can travel without a visa to the Moroccan-administered parts of Western Sahara and Morocco for up to 90 days.
Travel is restricted. Organised groups are generally permitted, but independent travellers could be turned back at the border.
Arriving and border checks
When you first arrive in Morocco or Western Sahara, make sure you get a passport stamp from the Moroccan border control authorities. You may have difficulty leaving without one.
Check Moroccan customs rules for the Moroccan-administered parts of Western Sahara.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Western Sahara?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Western Sahara.
Do I need a visa for Western Sahara?
No. GOV.UK says you can visit the Moroccan-administered parts without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can I travel independently in Western Sahara?
Travel is restricted. GOV.UK says organised groups are generally permitted, but independent travellers could be turned back at the border.