Mauritania
Passports
Valid passports
required by all except nationals of some other ECOWAS countries (Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Sierra Leone) and Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Rep), Gabon and Madagascar holding a valid national ID card.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Rep), Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Tunisia;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Tourist or Business: US$72 All visas are multiple-entry.Validity
Three months.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see General Info section.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee. (e) For Business visas, a letter of invitation from sponsor may be required. (f) Stamped, self-addressed envelope if applying by post.Working days required
Usually takes 72 hours to be processed.Temporary residence
Applications should be made to the Home Ministry in Mauritania.
No Test Required
UM560 for those departing for countries in Africa. UM860 for all other countries.
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the UK
8 Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 3AS, UK
Tel: (020) 7478 9323.
E-mail: ambarim@aol.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1630.Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the USA
2129 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 232 5700.
Website: www.ambarim-dc.orgTravel Advice
A coup occurred in Mauritania on 3 August 2005. The situation in the country appears to have stabilized somewhat, but further instability cannot be ruled out. Travelers to Mauritania are advised to exercise caution, and pay close attention to developments in the country. Travelers should be flexible, and be prepared to alter their plans at short notice.
Mauritania shares with the rest of the region a threat from international terrorism to visibly western interests. Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
