Alright, so I wanted to get a Western Sahara passport. Sounds wild, right? But I was curious, so I went for it.
First off, I did some digging. Turns out, a Western Saharan passport lets you into a bunch of countries without a visa. We’re talking about places like Burkinabe, Ivorian, and Beninese. And apparently, citizens of 69 countries can visit Western Sahara for up to 90 days without a visa. Pretty cool, huh?
Getting Started:
- Looked up the requirements: It’s like planting seeds before you get tomatoes – gotta get things in order first. Found out that I needed to apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Interior.
- Filled out the application: It’s basic stuff. Name, birthday, the usual passport info. No big deal.
Next, I had to get my photo taken. Not my favorite part, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do. I tried finding more information about where to get my picture taken, but couldn’t find specific details on locations. I did find out that Sahrawi passports are issued to citizens of the Sahrawi Republic by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Interior.
Waiting Game:
- Submitted everything: Sent in my application and photo. Now, the waiting begins. It’s like waiting for water to boil – feels like forever.
While waiting, I learned that Western Saharan citizens can visit 44 countries without a visa. That’s a decent number of places to explore. It made the wait a bit more exciting, thinking about all the potential trips.
The Result
Finally, the day came. My Western Sahara passport arrived! It felt a bit surreal, holding it in my hands. Now, I can technically visit those visa-free countries. I learned that there are also sticker visa countries for Western Saharan passport holders, including Burkinabe, Ivorian, Beninese, and Togolese.
So, that’s my little adventure in getting a Western Sahara passport. It was a mix of curiosity, paperwork, and a lot of waiting. But in the end, I got a new passport and a story to tell.
Would I recommend it? If you’re up for an unusual experience and some bureaucratic fun, sure, why not? Just be prepared for a bit of a wait, and don’t forget your best passport photo smile!