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Belgian Consulate in Mauritania

1 consulate

In Mauritania, Belgium has a consulate in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.

Belgian consulates in Mauritania

Belgium also has a consulate in Nouakchott; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Belgium visa for Mauritanian citizens

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Belgium visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Belgium
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. Applicants in Mauritania turn to the consulate of Belgium in Nouakchott; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Mauritania’s missions in Belgium

Missions of Mauritania in Belgium (2)

In return, Mauritania has 2 missions in Belgium, including its embassy in Brussels.

Good to know

Belgium in Mauritania

There is no embassy of Belgium in Mauritania on record, so Mauritania is probably covered by an embassy of Belgium in another country. Worldwide, Belgium has 201 missions in 107 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.

Travel to Mauritania for Belgian citizens

Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Mauritania, Belgian citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.

When the consulate of Belgium in Mauritania is closed

The consulate of Belgium in Mauritania closes on Mauritania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Belgium, such as Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Belgium have consulates in Mauritania?

Yes, Belgium has a consulate in Nouakchott.

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Mauritania have an embassy in Belgium?

Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Brussels, along with 1 other mission in Belgium.