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Mauritania

Embassies and consulates in Mauritania

22 foreign missions in 2 cities, and 18 Mauritanian missions around the world.

  • Embassy

    Apostolic Nunciature to Mauritania

  • Embassy

    British Embassy Nouakchott

    gov.uk

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Morocco in Mauritania

    Email

  • Embassy

    Embassy of South Africa in Mauritania

    Lot 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina

  • Embassy

    Embassy of The Gambia To The Islamic Republic of Mauritania

    PRTZ No 239, Tevragh zeina, Nouakchott

    +222 45298032 Email

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Algeria, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    Rue Mamadou Konate

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Egypt, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Japan, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    Lots 861, 862, et 520 Ilot E Nord

    mr.emb-japan.go.jp

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    District of Las Palmas / Nouakchott branch Accessories

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the State of Palestine, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    palemb.mr

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    Tafarugh Zeena Quarter –ZRA 742 BIS

    +222-45-24-22-00 Email

  • Embassy

    Embassy of Tunisia, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

  • Consulate general

    General Consulate of Morocco, Nouadhibou

    Nouadhibou

    Avenue Maritime Nouadhibou Mauritanie Bp 233

    Email

  • Honorary consulate

    Honorary Consulate of Benin, Nouakchott

    Nouakchott

    B.P. 4044, Siège social N° 446, Rue 42-016 Ilot K, Nouakchott

    +222-36-30-12-45 Email

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Mauritania?

We list 20 embassies and high commissions and 2 consulates in Mauritania, run by 21 countries.

Which city in Mauritania has the most embassies?

Nouakchott, with 14 missions, followed by Nouadhibou (1).

Which cities in Mauritania have foreign consulates?

Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Algeria, Nouakchott?

Rue Mamadou Konate, Nouakchott.

How many embassies and consulates does Mauritania have abroad?

18 missions in 18 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Ivory Coast Kuwait, and 13 more.

Does Mauritania have an embassy in Türkiye?

Yes, in Ankara.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Mauritania?

Use the official website listed for each mission (11 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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