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Mauritania visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 197 can travel to Mauritania without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

8 Visa-free
189 Visa on arrival
1 Visa required

Who can visit Mauritania: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Mauritania?

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Destination

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

Passport	Requirement	Stay
United States	Visa on arrival	–
United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	–
India	Visa on arrival	–
Philippines	Visa on arrival	–
Nigeria	Visa on arrival	–
Pakistan	Visa on arrival	–
Canada	Visa on arrival	–
Australia	Visa on arrival	–
China	Visa on arrival	–
Germany	Visa on arrival	–

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

Region		Passports
Europe		46/46
Asia		49/50
Africa		53/53
North America		23/23
South America		12/12
Oceania		14/14

Passports that can enter Mauritania visa-free

8 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Mauritania

189 passports

Passports that need a visa for Mauritania

1 passports

Syria

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania?

It depends on your passport. 8 passports can enter Mauritania visa-free, 189 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Mauritania without a visa?

8 passports can enter Mauritania visa-free, including Algeria, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Libya, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tunisia.

Holding a Mauritania passport? See where the Mauritania passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Mauritania before you book.