Moving to Western Sahara from Oman

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Western Sahara — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Oman to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Western Sahara.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

OM
80.2 yrs
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
8.3
EH
47.9

Oman performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Usually fine from major cities in Western Sahara. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM EH
Population 5,494,691 612,000
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 —