Beninese visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Benin.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Benin.
If you are looking for Benin visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mauritania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Dakar: The Consulate General of in Dakar, ~ 982.78 kilometers (610.67 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 50 minutes).
- Rabat: The Embassy of in Rabat, ~ 1501.40 kilometers (932.92 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 20 minutes).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | N/A |
| 2009 | 21 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 23 | 4.55% |
| 2012 | 24 | 4.35% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 27 | 8.00% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 29 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 31 | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 32 | 3.23% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Mauritania comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 9.14 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 8,491,355 more people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted Benin & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 5,286,661 | 8.5 million more people live in Benin than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 1 | Benin has 57 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 26 | Benin passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 35 | Beninese hosts 10 fewer foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 32.
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Useful Information
- Porto Novo to Nouakchott: 1768.15 km (1098.67 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 41 minutes
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