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🇲🇷 Mauritania Visa Guide (2026)

Everything tourists need to enter Mauritania — requirements, visa types, documents, fees, processing times and how to apply.

Most tourists visiting Mauritania apply for an eVisa online before they travel. Most visitors get a visa on arrival at the airport (bring cash). Check current advisories before travelling.

Rules depend on your nationality and change often, so always confirm on the official Mauritania immigration or e-visa website before booking. You can also check your situation with our Visa Checker.

Visa required?
Visa on arrival for most
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes at airport (USD/EUR cash)
eVisa
Limited
Passport validity
6 months
Main tourist route
eVisa

Required documents

  • Passport (6 months)
  • Confirmed onward / return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Passport-size photos (if applying)
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility
    Confirm your nationality's rules for Mauritania.
  2. Choose the route
    Visa-free, visa on arrival, eVisa or embassy visa.
  3. Prepare documents
    Passport, tickets, accommodation and funds.
  4. Apply & pay if needed
    Online or at the border/embassy.
  5. Verify before you fly
    Re-check the official portal.
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a visa on arrival at the airport (bring cash). Check current advisories before travelling. Always verify with the official Mauritania immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

FAQ

Mauritania visa FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania?
Visa on arrival for most. Most visitors get a visa on arrival at the airport (bring cash). Check current advisories before travelling. Requirements depend on your nationality, so always confirm on the official portal.
How long can I stay in Mauritania as a tourist?
The typical allowed stay for tourism is Up to 30 days. Extensions may be possible at a local immigration office.
Is there a visa on arrival for Mauritania?
Visa on arrival: Yes at airport (USD/EUR cash). Where available, you pay a fee at the border and receive a stamp on the spot.
Does Mauritania offer an eVisa?
eVisa: Limited. Where available, apply online before you fly and carry a printed copy.
What documents do I need to enter Mauritania?
A passport valid 6 months, a confirmed onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds, and travel insurance (recommended).
Can I work or study on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist entry does not permit paid work or long-term study — you'll need the appropriate visa.
Where do I apply for a Mauritania visa?
Through the official Mauritania e-visa portal or immigration website, or the nearest embassy/consulate. Avoid unofficial third-party sites.
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