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Mauritania visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Mauritania? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Mauritania flag
8Visa-free
0eVisa
189Visa on arrival
1Visa required

Mauritania entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 8 can enter Mauritania visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 189 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 1 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

197 of 198 passports can travel to Mauritania without arranging anything before departure.

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Mauritania entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Mauritania
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa on arrival
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Mauritania visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Mauritania.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa84500
Asia05001
Europe04500
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 8
Visa on arrival 189
Visa required 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 8 can enter visa-free, 189 can get a visa on arrival and 1 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Mauritania without a visa?

8 passports have visa-free access to Mauritania, including Senegal, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Libya, Mali, Niger and Tunisia. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Mauritania offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 189 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Mauritania visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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