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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
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Switzerland Consulate General in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Consulat De Suisseilot C Lot 454 Nouakchott Mauritanie
Phone: +222 45 24 28 66
Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 40 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Mauritanian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Africa Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Mauritanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Mauritania?
The Swiss representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Labor Day / May Day (MR & CH) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Mauritania
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
14:20PMMonday, April 13, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
16:20PMMonday, April 13, 2026