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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Western Sahara. Fee: EUR 17 (~USD 19.77). Processing: 10-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
DISPUTED TERRITORY (Morocco-administered most areas, SADR-claimed). De facto, Moroccan visa applies for Nigerians to enter Western Sahara (administered as 'Southern Provinces'). Fee: EUR 17 (~NGN 24,889) via Moroccan visa. SADR-controlled areas essentially inaccessible.
Visa types: Effectively requires Moroccan Visa (covers Western Sahara). SADR has nominal embassies but issues no tourist visas.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months. Max Stay: 90 days (within Moroccan visa).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Application form via Moroccan Embassy Abuja (treats W. Sahara as part of Morocco); 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Polisario-controlled areas (Sahrawi refugee camps): Algerian visa + special permit from Polisario representative.
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DISPUTED TERRITORY (Morocco-administered most areas, SADR-claimed). De facto, Moroccan visa applies for Nigerians to enter Western Sahara (administered as 'Southern Provinces'). Fee: EUR 17 (~NGN 24,889) via Moroccan visa. SADR-controlled areas essentially inaccessible.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Diplomatic sensitivity — entering via Morocco-controlled side, but Polisario considers it occupied; (2) Onward EU migration concerns — Atlantic route to Canary Islands; (3) Limited Nigeria flow; (4) Photography/journalism restrictions; (5) Military zone restrictions; (6) French/Arabic language documentation; (7) UN MINURSO zone restrictions; (8) Direct Moroccan embassy in Abuja makes process available.
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