British visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritanian passport holders visiting United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Nouakchott: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Nouakchott, Mauritania (Working hours: Close now)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,316 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,102 | -6.45% |
| 2010 | 3,112 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 3,224 | 3.60% |
| 2012 | 3,221 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 3,417 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 3,587 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 3,788 | 5.60% |
| 2016 | 3,940 | 4.01% |
| 2017 | 4,142 | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 3,995 | -3.55% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Mauritania comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 4.26 times bigger than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 64,398,329 more people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 5,286,661 | 64.4 million more people live in United Kingdom than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 1 | United Kingdom has 221 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 26 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 113 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 35 | British hosts 313 more foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 3,995.
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- Travel time: 7 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025