- Address
- 81 Metcalfe Street, 1200, Ottawa K1P 6K7
- Head of mission
- Djibril Niang
Mauritania
Canada
Mauritanian Embassy in Canada
1 embassy
In Canada, Mauritania has an embassy in Ottawa. Mauritania requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Mauritanian Embassy in Ottawa
At 81 Metcalfe Street, 1200, Ottawa K1P 6K7, the Mauritanian embassy represents Mauritania towards Canada. The head of mission on record is Djibril Niang.
Mauritania visa for Canadian citizens
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Mauritania requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Mauritania, not at the Mauritanian embassy.
Canada’s missions in Mauritania
Missions of Canada in Mauritania (1)
In return, Canada has 1 mission in Mauritania, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Mauritania in Canada
Worldwide, Mauritania has 31 missions in 23 countries; one of them is in Canada.
Travel to Canada for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. In Canada, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the Mauritanian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Mauritanian embassy in Canada is closed
The Mauritanian embassy in Canada closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Mauritania, such as Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Mauritanian embassy in Canada?
The Mauritanian embassy is in Ottawa, at 81 Metcalfe Street, 1200, Ottawa K1P 6K7.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Canada have an embassy in Mauritania?
Not on record: Canada has 1 mission in Mauritania, but no embassy.