Embassy of Mauritania in Paris
Today · Closed- Address
- 5, rue de Montévidéo, 75116 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 45 04 88 54
- Website
- ambarimparis.fr
Mauritania
France
Mauritanian Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
Mauritania is represented in France by 3 missions: an embassy in Paris and 2 honorary consulates in Rouen and Nice. Mauritania requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Mauritania’s 3 missions in France
Map: Mauritania’s 3 missions in France
Mauritanian Embassy in Paris
Mauritania has its embassy in Paris, the capital; the address on record is 5, rue de Montévidéo, 75116 Paris. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Mauritanian honorary consulates in France
- Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Rouen
2646 rue de la Haie, 76230 Bois-Guillaume, Rouen
- Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Nice
14, route d'Aspremont, 06100 Nice
Mauritania has 2 honorary consulates in France, in Rouen and Nice; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Mauritania visa for French citizens
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French citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Mauritania, not at the Mauritanian embassy.
France’s missions in Mauritania
Missions of France in Mauritania (1)
In return, France has an embassy in Mauritania, in Nouakchott.
Good to know
Mauritania in France
Worldwide, Mauritania has 31 missions in 23 countries; 3 of them are in France.
Travel to France for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In France, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the Mauritanian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Mauritanian missions in France are closed
Mauritanian missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 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 France?
The Mauritanian embassy is in Paris, at 5, rue de Montévidéo, 75116 Paris.
Does Mauritania have consulates in France?
No career consulate is on record, but Mauritania has 2 honorary consulates in Rouen and Nice.
Do French citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does France have an embassy in Mauritania?
Yes, France has its embassy in Nouakchott.