Greek visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Greece for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece 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 Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Nouakchott: The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Nouakchott, Mauritania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 2 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,753 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,641 | -6.39% |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 1,807 | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 1,707 | -5.53% |
| 2013 | 1,971 | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 2,424 | 22.98% |
| 2015 | 2,596 | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 2,728 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 2,991 | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 3,314 | 10.80% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & Mauritania comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 8.00 times bigger than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 4,886,239 more people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted Greece & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 5,286,661 | 4.9 million more people live in Greece than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 1 | Greece has 134 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 26 | Greece passport holders can visit 115 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 35 | Greek hosts 214 more foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting Greece in 2018 was approximately 3,314.
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- Athens to Nouakchott: 3741.59 km (2324.91 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 47 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025