Canada
Mauritania
Canadian Consulate in Mauritania
1 consulate
Canada is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: a consulate in Nouakchott. Canada requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Canadian consulates in Mauritania
- Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott
Plot M, No. 38 (opposite the French Embassy), Nouakchott
Canada also has a consulate in Nouakchott; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Canada visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Mauritania
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Canada visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
- Transit visa
- Study and work permits (brief)
- Fee: CA$100
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. In Mauritania, applications go to the consulate of Canada in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre working for Canada.
Mauritania’s missions in Canada
Missions of Mauritania in Canada (1)
In return, Mauritania has an embassy in Canada, in Ottawa.
Good to know
Canada in Mauritania
There is no embassy of Canada in Mauritania on record, so Mauritania is probably covered by an embassy of Canada in another country. Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, Canadian citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Canada in Mauritania is closed
The consulate of Canada 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 Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Canada have consulates in Mauritania?
Yes, Canada has a consulate in Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
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.
Does Mauritania have an embassy in Canada?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Ottawa.