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Mauritania e-visa

The e-Visa is a visa you apply for online before entering Mauritania. Travellers who need a visa must obtain it before boarding a flight to Mauritania.

Ways to get a Mauritania e-visa

  1. e-Visa (online visa)

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    Travellers who need a visa must apply through the e-Visa system.

    1. Apply online for an e-Visa before entering Mauritania.
    2. If flying, obtain the e-Visa before boarding your flight.

Who needs it

All travellers who need a visa must apply for an e-Visa before boarding their flight to Mauritania.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the 10 visa-exempt countries and holders of the listed diplomatic and service passports do not need a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply online for an e-Visa before entering Mauritania.
  2. If flying, obtain the e-Visa before boarding your flight.

Good to know

  • The system launched in January 2025.
  • The requirement to apply before boarding a flight took effect on 5 January 2025.
  • Since June 2025, Mauritanian embassies no longer issue visas and direct applicants to apply online.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Mauritania?

All travellers who need a visa must apply for an e-Visa before boarding their flight to Mauritania. Citizens of the 10 visa-exempt countries and holders of the listed diplomatic and service passports do not need a visa.

Can I apply online for Mauritania?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Travellers who need a visa must apply through the e-Visa system.

How do I apply for a Mauritania e-visa?

1. 1. Apply online for an e-Visa before entering Mauritania. 2. 2. If flying, obtain the e-Visa before boarding your flight.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Mauritania?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Mauritania visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Mauritania be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Mauritania e-visa rules?

On Mauritania's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Mauritania?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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