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Mauritania entry requirements
What you need to enter Mauritania: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: Since 5 January 2025 the eVisa must be obtained before boarding or before crossing a land border.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Plug types
- C
- Best time
- November to March
- Main airports
- Nouakchott (NKC)
Highlights of Mauritania
- Chinguetti
- Banc d'Arguin National Park
- The iron ore train
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Mauritania?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Mauritania?
Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
What is the best time to visit Mauritania?
November to March is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
The currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.