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Mauritania travel guide

Entry rules, quick facts and official sources for Mauritania. Sign in for laws, safety and emergency help.

Nouakchott, Mauritania — Nouakchott, Mauritania · Photo: Laminesall96, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Do I need a visa for Mauritania?

Of 198 passports, entry to Mauritania is:

Visa-free8
Visa on arrival189
Visa required1

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Laws, safety and emergency help for Mauritania

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