Do I need a visa to Mauritania?
Entry requirements for all 198 nationalities · data updated February 2026
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Mauritania lets citizens of 9 countries visit without a visa, issues eVisas to 188. Citizens of 1 countries need a full visa arranged in advance.
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We have not curated a verified official portal for Mauritania yet. Confirm the current rules with the nearest embassy or consulate of Mauritania, or its government immigration website, before booking.
No visa required — 9 nationalities
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Chad | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Gambia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Ivory Coast | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Libya | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Mali | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Niger | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Senegal | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Tunisia | 90 days | Full answer → |
eVisa — 188 nationalities
Visa required — 1 nationality
| Passport | |
|---|---|
| Syria | Full answer → |
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