Mauritanian visa for Mauritian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritian passport holders visiting Mauritania for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritian citizens to enter Mauritania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Mauritania e-visa for Mauritian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mauritania visa on arrival for Mauritian citizens | Eligible | |
Mauritania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mauritania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mauritania.
If you are looking for Mauritania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mauritius, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mauritania nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 3050.86 kilometers (1895.71 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Close now).
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 3859.08 kilometers (2397.92 mi) away from Port Louis, Mauritius. (Working hours: Close now).
Mauritania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mauritania diplomatic mission offices to Mauritius for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritius traveling to Mauritania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritius) 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.)
Mauritania & Mauritius comparison
Mauritania's area is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi), while the area of Mauritius is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi). This means Mauritius is 507.73 times smaller than Mauritania.
As of May 2024, Mauritania's population is ~5.2 million people - 3,878,844 more people than the population of Mauritius.
We have highlighted Mauritania & Mauritius’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mauritania | Mauritius | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,159,260 | 1,280,416 | 3.9 million more people live in Mauritania than Mauritius |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 1 | 6 | Mauritania has 5 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritius. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 26 | 113 | Mauritania passport holders visit 87 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 35 | 40 | Mauritanian hosts 5 fewer foreign missions than Mauritius. |
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- Nouakchott to Port Louis: 8001.02 km (4971.60 mi)
- Travel time: 16 hours 40 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024