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Western Africa travel guide

Mauritania

Entry rules for every passport, key facts and neighbouring destinations.

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Key facts

Official name
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Capital
Nouakchott
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU UM)
Languages
Arabic
Calling code
+222
Area
10,30,700 km²
Region
Western Africa

Who can get in easily

17 of 198 passports can enter Mauritania without arranging a visa in advance.

  • Visa-free
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required

Visa requirements for Mauritania by passport

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Nearby countries

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