Mauritania Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Mauritania visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- €55 / US$60 (30 days single)
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Validity
- 90 days to enter
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Nearly all nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU, Japan — e-Visa before boarding (since 5 Jan 2025; VOA discontinued).
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for Mauritania?
Travellers from Maghreb & some Arab/African states (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco?, Mali, Senegal, Gambia etc.). can generally enter Mauritania without a visa. Nearly all nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU, Japan — e-Visa before boarding (since 5 Jan 2025; VOA discontinued).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Maghreb & some Arab/African states (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco?, Mali, Senegal, Gambia etc.). do not require a visa for Mauritania for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (ANRPTS Mauritania — e-Visa) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Mauritania visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026e-Visa (mandatory since Jan 2025)
Official fee: €55 / US$60 (30 days single)- Validity
- 90 days to enter
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 3–5 working days
- Where to apply
- anrpts.gov.mr e-Visa portal (official) — Nouakchott & Nouadhibou airports
Who needs it: Nearly all nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU, Japan — e-Visa before boarding (since 5 Jan 2025; VOA discontinued).
Visa-free: Maghreb & some Arab/African states (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco?, Mali, Senegal, Gambia etc.).
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Photo
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Card payment
Arrival card: Arrival card
VOA no longer available — apply online first.
Source: ANRPTS Mauritania — e-Visa · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa on Arrival (tourist)
Official fee: EUR 55- Validity
- Single entry; 30 days
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- At arrival
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- Immigration at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Who needs it: All foreign nationals arriving at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders)
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with at least 1 blank page
- Recent passport-style photo(s)
- Return / onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Extra charges: Pay in exact EUR or USD cash — no change provided (roughly EUR 55 / USD 60)
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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