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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Mauritania

If you intend to travel to Mauritania, you need to obtain a Mauritania visa, except you are one of the visa-exempted nationals. Holders of passports issued by any country in the world (except Syria) can obtain a Visa on Arrival in Mauritania. Mauritania visas can be:

  • 30-days valid single-entry
  • 90-days valid multiple-entry
  • 1-year valid multiple-entry
  • 2-years valid multiple-entry
  • 3 and more years valid multiple-entry

Mauritania Visa on Arrival

All nationals (except Syria nationals) can obtain Visa on Arrival in Mauritania.

You can get Visa on Arrival at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport and also land borders of Mauritania.

 

Required Documents for Mauritania Visa on Arrival

 

1. Passport

  • Valid for the next six months than arrival date to Mauritania
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Any Supporting Documents Proving Your Purpose of Travel

  • Flight ticket (return) and hotel booking/apartment reservation/invitation letter for tourism purposes
  • Invitation letter for business or private visit purposes
  • Any additional supporting documents

*Additional documents can be required by the border control. 

 

Mauritania Visa on Arrival Fee

Visa’s validity period

30-days

90-days

3 months-1 year

1 year - 2 years

2 years - 3 years

3 years and more

For Arab & African nationals 

45 USD

75 USD

145 USD

200 USD

285 USD

565 USD

For the rest of the world

60 USD

100 USD

200 USD

285 USD

425 USD

845 USD

*You will pay the visa fee in cash.

 

Where to Apply for Mauritania Visa on Arrival?

You will get your visa on arrival at the border.

FAQ

Can I experience any problem with obtaining a visa on arrival despite I am eligible?

You have to present some required documents for obtaining a visa on arrival. Beyond these border control may require additional documents that prove your eligibility to enter Mauritania.

Which nationals are eligible for Mauritania Visa on Arrival?

All nationals from all the countries except Syria are eligible to Mauritania Visa on Arrival.

Can I get Visa on Arrival to Mauritania, if I am traveling by land?

Yes, you can obtain a visa on arrival to Mauritania at both airport and land borders.

I am from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Mauritania. Can I experience any problems at the border, while entering Mauritania?

You must meet certain requirements to enter Mauritania, even if you are not required a visa:

  • The purpose of your trip to Mauritania must be plausible and comprehensible.
  • Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay in Mauritania.
  • You must be able to finance your own living and travel costs.
  • You must hold a confirmed return flight to prove that you are prepared to leave Mauritania before the allowed period of stay ends.
  • You must not pose a threat to security or public order.

How long will my Mauritania visa be valid?

Mauritania visas can be:

  • 30-days valid single-entry
  • 90-days valid multiple-entry
  • 1-year valid multiple-entry
  • 2-years valid multiple-entry
  • 3 and more years valid multiple-entry