- Address
- Rue Ahmed ould Hamed, Quartier de Tevragh-Zeina, BP 231, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +222 45 29 96 99
- Website
- mr.ambafrance.org
France
Mauritania
French Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
France is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
French Embassy in Nouakchott
At Rue Ahmed ould Hamed, Quartier de Tevragh-Zeina, BP 231, Nouakchott, the French embassy represents France towards Mauritania. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Mauritanian citizens
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France visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- 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
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In Mauritania, applications go to the French embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre working for France.
Mauritania’s missions in France
Missions of Mauritania in France (3)
In return, Mauritania has 3 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Mauritania
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for French citizens
French 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, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Mauritania is closed
The French embassy 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Mauritania?
The French embassy is in Nouakchott, at Rue Ahmed ould Hamed, Quartier de Tevragh-Zeina, BP 231, Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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.
Does Mauritania have an embassy in France?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Paris, along with 2 other missions in France.