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You need a visa for Western Sahara if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Western Sahara, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Western Sahara Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Western Sahara. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Western Sahara may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or surf camp reservation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Travel insurance covering the region recommended

A look at Western Sahara

  • Kitesurfers riding the turquoise waters of Dakhla lagoon with desert dunes in the background
    Dakhla Lagoon — World-renowned destination for kitesurfing and windsurfing
  • Vast golden Sahara dunes stretching to the horizon with a lone camel caravan near El Aaiun
    Sahara Desert — Experience the endless dunes of Western Sahara
  • Dramatic Atlantic coastline near Dakhla with rugged cliffs and pristine beaches at golden hour
    Atlantic Coast — Where the Sahara Desert meets the ocean
  • Panoramic view of El Aaiun city with Spanish colonial architecture and modern buildings at dusk
    El Aaiun (Laayoune) — Western Sahara's largest city and administrative center

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Where else Bissau-Guinean citizens can apply online

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