Visa rules · Tourist entry

Western Sahara visa rules for Russia passport holders

The answer

Yes. Russia passport holders can visit Western Sahara 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.

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

Source: gov.uk

The source states no minimum passport validity.

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

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

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