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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 2 hours 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 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:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Mauritania
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
13:32PMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
14:32PMThursday, January 22, 2026