Okay, here is my post about how to get a Western Sahara visa:
Alright, folks, let’s talk about how I got my visa for Western Sahara. First off, I did a bit of digging online. I found out that Western Sahara is a disputed territory, so getting a visa isn’t as straightforward as, say, going to France. You’ll need to go through the Moroccan authorities since they control a large part of the region.
So, I headed to the Moroccan embassy website. It’s a bit of a mess, honestly, but I managed to find the visa section. It looks like they don’t have a specific visa for Western Sahara. Instead, you apply for a regular Moroccan visa.
Filled out the application form online. It’s your usual stuff – name, passport details, travel dates, etc. I made sure to double-check everything because you don’t want any mistakes screwing things up. They also asked for a photo, so I uploaded a recent one of myself. No smiling, just like they instructed.
Next, I had to pay the visa fee. I remember it wasn’t too expensive, maybe around $30 or something. Paid with my credit card online – easy peasy. Once that was done, I got a confirmation email. The email said they’d process my application and get back to me.
The waiting game began. I checked my email like a hawk every day. After about a week, I got another email saying my visa was approved! Woohoo! They sent me an electronic visa, which I printed out.
Now, here’s a little tip: when you arrive in Morocco, make sure to tell the immigration officers that you plan to travel to Western Sahara. They might give you an extra stamp or something. I did this, and they just nodded and stamped my passport without any issues.
Once I was in Morocco, getting to Western Sahara was pretty easy. I took a bus from a city in southern Morocco, it could be Agadir. The ride was long, but the scenery was cool. Lots of desert, as you’d expect. The Sahara Desert is really big, you know, over 3,500,000 square miles. When I arrived, I just showed my passport with the Moroccan visa and the entry stamp, and that was it. No extra visa needed.
Important Notes:
- Double-check the latest visa requirements before you go. Things can change.
- Be patient. The process might take some time.
- Be polite to the officials. It goes a long way.
So yeah, that’s how I got my “visa” for Western Sahara. It’s more like a workaround, but it worked for me. If you’re planning to visit, I hope this helps! If you’ve got any questions, just drop them in the comments below, maybe I can help you out.