Mauritania eVisa

موريتانيا · Nouakchott · Africa

eVisa Level 2

Mauritania offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $60 USD with processing completed within 7-14 days. The visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$60

Fee (USD)

7-14 business days

Processing

90d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: anrpts.gov.mr

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity)

✓ Passport-size photo

✓ Return ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate

✓ Cash payment on arrival (EUR 55 or USD 60)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Single entry only. VOA at Nouakchott airport is also single entry.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Not required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Best OK

Coolest period. Desert temperatures more bearable. Avoid May-Sep (extreme heat 45°C+).

Country information

🏛

Nouakchott

Capital

💱

MRU

Currency

📞

+222

Calling

🕐

+00:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Arabic

Language

Neighboring countries

MoroccoAlgeriaMaliSenegal

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — processing can take up to 14 days.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (anrpts.gov.mr) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mauritania eVisa cost? +

The Mauritania eVisa costs $60 USD. Single entry only. VOA at Nouakchott airport is also single entry.

How long does Mauritania eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 7-14 business days.

What documents do I need for a Mauritania eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity). Passport-size photo. Return ticket. Proof of accommodation. Yellow fever vaccination certificate. Cash payment on arrival (EUR 55 or USD 60).

How long is the Mauritania eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 90 days from on arrival. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Mauritania? +

Single entry only. VOA at Nouakchott airport is also single entry.