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You need a visa for Western Sahara if you have an Italian passport

These visas exist for Western Sahara, but they cannot be applied for online with Italian 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. Italian 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 Italian citizens can apply online

See every country a Italian passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.