🇲🇷 Mauritania visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Mauritania, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | e-Visa required |
| Ghanaian | e-Visa required |
| Kenyan | e-Visa required |
| South African | e-Visa required |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | e-Visa required |
| American | e-Visa required |
| Canadian | e-Visa required |
Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026. Faylo hasn't yet checked Mauritania against its government's own site. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Mauritania?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Mauritania's embassy or immigration website before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Mauritania visa?
Use the Mauritania embassy or consulate in your country, or the government's immigration website. We don't have a confirmed official link for Mauritania yet, so avoid sites that aren't a government address.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.