From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through the official service before travel and check the approved visa’s dates and entry conditions.
Submit through the official channel
Use Mauritania ANRPTS eVisa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Mauritania at a glance
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Central African Republic need a visa for Mauritania?
For tourism in Mauritania, travelers using an ordinary passport from Central African Republic should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through the official service before travel and check the approved visa’s dates and entry conditions.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Mauritania ANRPTS eVisa service
Apply through the official service before travel and check the approved visa’s dates and entry conditions.
Track your Mauritania visa application
Use the official tracking service to check an existing application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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