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Mauritania · Western Africa

Mauritania visa requirements by passport

9 passports can enter Mauritania visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 188 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 1 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) — confirm with the official portal

Capital
Nouakchott
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Languages
Arabic
Region
Western Africa

Visa-free (9 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

e-Visa required (188 passports)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Visa required (1 passports)

A visa must be issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center.

Official sources for Mauritania

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. You can always apply directly through official government channels. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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