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Mauritania visas

Mauritania tourist visa

Visitors can enter with an e-Visa or use a visa exemption if they qualify. A separate tourist visa class is not described.

Ways to get a Mauritania tourist visa

  2. e-Visa (online visa)

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    Travellers who need a visa must use the online e-Visa process.

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

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must apply for an e-Visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Tunisia can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders are also exempt.

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 90-day limit applies to the listed citizenship-based visa exemption. The e-Visa stay limit is not specified.
  • Since June 2025, Mauritanian embassies no longer issue visas and direct applicants to the online e-Visa process.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Mauritania?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must apply for an e-Visa. Citizens of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Tunisia can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders are also exempt.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Mauritania?

There are 3 options: Visa-free visit (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Diplomatic and service passport exemption (no visa at all).

Who can go to Mauritania without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Tunisia can visit without a visa. Holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to nationals of Brazil, China, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, India, Morocco, Russia, Romania, Spain, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen do not need a visa.

Can I apply online for Mauritania?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Travellers who need a visa must use the online e-Visa process.

How do I apply for a Mauritania tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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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