Mauritania Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Mauritania?

Yes. All US citizens traveling to Mauritania must have a visa in advance of arrival. This requirement applies regardless of trip purpose, so travelers visiting this country as tourists or for business purposes must have a visa to enter. In addition to a visa, a valid passport and proof of the yellow fever vaccine are required for entry into Mauritania.

Is A …	A Mauritania Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry
Visas	Yes
Vaccinations	Proof of yellow fever vaccination

Sources: U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Mauritania on Arrival?

No. Visas for Mauritania are not available on arrival, and travelers who arrive without proper documentation face deportation. Visas for travel to Mauritania require an invitation or sponsor in the country, and processing can take months. Therefore, if you have travel to Mauritania planned, be sure to work with a travel document expert to get all documents in place well in advance of your trip.

What Types of Materials Support My Mauritania Visa Application?

To apply for a Mauritania visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the Embassy of Mauritania’s requirements
• Proof of Departure
• Hotel Confirmation
• Invitation Letter
• Proof of Vaccination against Yellow Fever
• Properly Completed Mauritania Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Mauritania, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Copy of onward destination visas

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Mauritania? Let the Mauritanian visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Mauritania?

Call ! Passport Health Passports and Visas works as your travel document concierge to obtain your visa on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Mauritania. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Mauritania?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to return home from Mauritania. Is your passport going to expire soon? Let our experts get you a new passport on an expedited basis.

The yellow fever vaccine is required to enter this destination. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to have a travel medicine expert administer this vaccine as well as all of the other vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Mauritania.