Mauritania · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Mauritania?

Entry rules for Mauritania by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 11 countries and territories can visit Mauritania without a visa. Everyone else, 187 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 11
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 187
Visa required: 0

About 7.9 bn people (97% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Mauritania: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of…Report a change

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Mauritania entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	11	Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Mali	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of…
eVisa	Not stated	187	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of…

Visa-free: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and 8 more

11 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, checked 31 Oct 2026B- Liste des pays avec lesquels la Mauritanie a signé un accord de suppression réciproque de visaIn English: B- List of countries with which Mauritania has signed a reciprocal visa abolition agreement

eVisa: India, China, the US and 184 more

187 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, checked 31 Oct 2026Après soumission, votre demande sera analysée. Une fois validée, vous recevrez un visa électronique (e-visa) à travers le numéro de demande.In English: After submission, your application will be reviewed. Once approved, you will receive an electronic visa (e-visa) through the application number.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, anrpts.gov.mr. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania?

It depends on your passport: 11 nationalities are visa-free and 187 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Mauritania visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 187 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at anrpts.gov.mr.

Sources and changes

How to get an entry visa to Mauritania, Ministry of Foreign Affairsdiplomatie.gov.mr · checked 31 Oct 2026
Mauritania e-visa application, ANRPTS (official)anrpts.gov.mr · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania; National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Documents (ANRPTS). No change since.

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