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Western Sahara visa rules for Austria passport holders

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The answer

Yes. Austria passport holders can visit Western Sahara visa-free.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
Not stated by the source
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

diplomatie.maKingdom of Morocco, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan ExpatriatesChecked 3 Nov 2026

welcomed the coming into effect, on March 19, 2025, of the Visa Exemption Agreement for holders of national passports.

Quoted from the source.

Who sets the entry rules

Morocco controls entry to Western Sahara, so Moroccan entry rules apply.

Source: gov.uk

Before you go

Passport validity

The source states no minimum passport validity.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Austria passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Laayoune, nearest first.

  1. MoroccoRabat, about 980 km from LaayouneVisa-free
  2. GibraltarGibraltar, about 1,240 km from LaayouneVisa-free · 90 days
  3. PortugalLisbon, about 1,340 km from LaayouneVisa-free
  4. SenegalDakar, about 1,450 km from LaayouneVisa-free · 90 days
  5. GambiaBanjul, about 1,560 km from LaayouneVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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