Mauritania
Japan
Mauritanian Embassy in Japan
1 embassy
Mauritania is represented in Japan by 1 mission: an embassy in Tokyo. Mauritania requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Mauritanian Embassy in Tokyo
The Mauritanian embassy is in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
Mauritania visa for Japanese citizens
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MauritaniaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Japanese 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.
Japan’s missions in Mauritania
Missions of Japan in Mauritania (1)
In return, Japan has an embassy in Mauritania, in Nouakchott.
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Mauritania in Japan
Worldwide, Mauritania has 31 missions in 23 countries; one of them is in Japan.
Travel to Japan for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. In Japan, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the Mauritanian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Mauritanian embassy in Japan is closed
The Mauritanian embassy in Japan closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Coming of Age Day on Monday 11 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 Japan?
The Mauritanian embassy is in Tokyo.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Does Japan have an embassy in Mauritania?
Yes, Japan has its embassy in Nouakchott.