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Mauritania Visa Policy Snapshot
Mauritania entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 198+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Algeria, Ivory Coast (La Cote d'Ivoire), Gambia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mali. Visa on arrival examples include Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Mauritania without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+8 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Mauritania. Check eligible passports and notes.
+182 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Mauritania permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+8 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Mauritania before you travel. Review eligible passports.
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Mauritania applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.