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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 2 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
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:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (MR) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Mauritania
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
05:25AMSunday, June 14, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
07:25AMSunday, June 14, 2026