Africa
Western Sahara
- Capital
- El-Aaiun
- Population
- 273,008
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Calling code
- +212
- Languages
- Arabic, Mey
- 2missions
- 2consulates
Western Sahara
Embassies and consulates in Western Sahara
Western Sahara hosts 2 foreign missions from 2 countries: 2 consulates. Consulates are also found in Laayoune.
Map
All missions in Western Sahara
Other cities in Western Sahara
- 2
Outside the main city, Laayoune has 2 foreign missions.
By country
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Comoros 1 consulate1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 consulate1
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Western Sahara
| Visas issued | FY 2025 |
|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Western Sahara, the 206th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 100%.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Western Sahara’s own missions abroad
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1
Western Sahara’s embassies abroad (4)
Western Sahara itself has 4 missions abroad, in 4 countries.
Good to know
Travel advice for Western Sahara
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Western Sahara: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Western Sahara (updated 29 June 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.