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Mauritania passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Mauritania passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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25Visa-free
44eVisa
27Visa on arrival
102Visa required

Mauritania passport at a glance

With a Mauritania passport you can enter 25 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 52 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 44 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 102 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Mauritania

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Mauritania passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Mauritania passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1412189
Asia691521
Europe00243
North America42512
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Mauritania passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 25
eVisa 44
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 102

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Mauritania passport holders visit without a visa?

Mauritania passport holders can visit 25 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Cape Verde and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 52 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Mauritania passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Mauritania passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ghana, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Mauritania passport holders travel with an eVisa?

44 destinations let Mauritania passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Mauritania passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Mauritania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Mauritania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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