United Arab Emirates passport → Mauritania

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Emirati 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

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 Emirati passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
MaliVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
GuineaVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Mauritania?

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

Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?

172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 of 93 (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.