- Address
- B.P. 372, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +22 2 45 25 17 29
- Website
- nouakchott.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Dr. Florian Reindel, Ambassador
Germany
Mauritania
German Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
Germany is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Germany requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
German Embassy in Nouakchott
Germany has its embassy in Nouakchott, the capital; the address on record is B.P. 372, Nouakchott. The head of mission on record is Dr. Florian Reindel, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Mauritanian citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Germany requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Mauritania turn to the German embassy in Nouakchott; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Mauritania’s missions in Germany
Missions of Mauritania in Germany (2)
In return, Mauritania has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Mauritania
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for German citizens
German citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Mauritania is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Mauritania?
The German embassy is in Nouakchott, at B.P. 372, Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do German citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
German 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 Germany?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.