Mauritania passport → Germany

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa required in advance

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Germany, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: auswaertiges-amt.de

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Germany at a glance

Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: German
Calling code: +49
Region: Western Europe

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DE51.0°N · 9.0°EPhoto: Lencer and NordNordWest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Germany for other passports

MauritaniaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Europe for Mauritanian passport holders

AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required

Common questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Germany, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Germany?

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 Germany?

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.