Mauritania passport → Eritrea
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Visa required in advance
Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Eritrea at a glance
- Capital
- Asmara
- Currency
- Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Tigrinya
- Calling code
- +291
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Eritrea for other passports
- MauritaniaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Mauritanian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Eritrea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.