Africa
Mauritania
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Population
- 5,315,065
- Currency
- Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
- Calling code
- +222
- Languages
- Arabic, Fulah, Soninke
- 32missions
- 24embassies
- 4consulates
- 4honorary consulates
Mauritania
Embassies and consulates in Mauritania
embassies in Nouakchott
Diplomatic missions from 32 countries are based in Mauritania, 32 missions in all (24 embassies, 4 consulates and 4 honorary consulates). All 24 embassies are in the capital, Nouakchott. Consulates are also found in Nouadhibou.
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All missions in Mauritania
Other cities in Mauritania
- 31
- 1
Outside Nouakchott, Nouadhibou has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 consulate1 -
Benin 1 honorary consulate1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 consulate1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Guinea-Bissau 1 honorary consulate1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Iraq 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Ivory Coast 1 consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Mali 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 consulate1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1
Show all 32
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Senegal 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Tunisia 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Mauritania
Mauritania visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 9 can enter visa-free, 188 need an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Mauritania.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Mauritania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,253 | 14,300 | 8,289 | 36.6% | 47.2% |
| 2024 | 23,596 | 15,242 | 7,429 | 32.5% | 52.3% |
| 2025 | 25,265 | 14,570 | 8,618 | 37.0% | 54.5% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 18,306 | 10,165 | 37.5% |
| France | 5,148 | 3,483 | 31.0% |
| Germany | 1,811 | 922 | 48.9% |
Schengen consulates in Mauritania received 25,265 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 14,570 visas. 37.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 4.5 points from 32.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (23,596).
Most applications went to Spain (18,306), France (5,148) and Germany (1,811).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was France’s (31.0%) and the highest Germany’s (48.9%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Spain (+6 points).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Mauritania.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Mauritania
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 599 | 766 |
| Student (F, M) | 16 | 10 |
| Exchange (J) | 23 | 30 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 15 | 24 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 276 | 263 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 935 | 1,098 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 70.1% | 67.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,098 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Mauritania, the 163rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 70%, diplomatic and official visas 24% and exchange visitor visas 3%. That is 17% more than in fiscal year 2024 (935).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Mauritania received 151, 72% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 67.6% for citizens of Mauritania in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 70.1%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Mauritania’s own missions abroad
Mauritania’s embassies abroad (31)
In the other direction, Mauritania runs 31 missions in 23 countries. Its largest networks are in France (3), Belgium (2), Germany (2), Spain (2) and Morocco (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mauritania
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
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Labour Day
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Africa Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 24 embassies are in the capital, Nouakchott.
Travel advice for Mauritania
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Mauritania: the US State Department rates Mauritania at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania (updated 19 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Mauritania (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Mauritania?
Of 198 passports, 9 can enter visa-free, 188 need an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Mauritania; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Mauritania closed?
On Mauritania’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026.