Cabo Verdean visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Cape Verde for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter Cape Verde for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Cape Verde e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Cape Verde visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Cape Verde tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Cape Verde.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Cape Verde.
If you are looking for Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde nearest your place of residence.
- Dakar: The Embassy of in Dakar, ~ 982.78 kilometers (610.67 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Close now).
- Bissau: The Embassy of in Bissau, ~ 1130.60 kilometers (702.52 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Open now ).
Cape Verde visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Cape Verde diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to Cape Verde from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Cape Verde & Mauritania comparison
Cape Verde's area is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 255.57 times bigger than Cape Verde.
As of October 2025, Cape Verde's population is ~557361 people - 4,729,300 fewer people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted Cape Verde & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Cape Verde | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 557,361 | 5,286,661 | 4.7 million fewer people live in Cape Verde than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 2 | 1 | Cape Verde has 1 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 36 | 26 | Cape Verde passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 19 | 35 | Cabo Verdean hosts 16 fewer foreign missions than Mauritania. |
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- Travel time: 2 hours 41 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025