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.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Practical tips for Mauritania
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Prepare the exact visa payment
Check the fee for your chosen visa length. FCDO advises British visitors to bring the exact amount in euros or US dollars for payment on arrival.
Mauritania at a glance
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Currency
- MRU
- Calling code
- +222
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Mauritania?
For tourism in Mauritania, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through the official service before travel and check the approved visa’s dates and entry conditions.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
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.
Mauritania entry guidance for British citizens
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
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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