Portugal passport → Mauritania

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Portuguese passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Mauritania at a glance

Capital: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +222
Region: Western Africa

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Mauritania for other passports

PortugaleVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Portuguese passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Portuguese passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Mauritania?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Portuguese citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Portuguese citizens visit without a visa?

155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Portugal passport ranks #9 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.