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Indian Embassy in Mauritania

1 embassy

India is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.

Indian Embassy in Nouakchott

Embassy of India in Nouakchott

Embassy · Nouakchott

Address: ZRF ND S1-0243, F.Nord, TVZ-Nouakchott
Phone: +222-25008506
Website: eoinouakchott.gov.in
Head of mission: Naresh Kumar

At ZRF ND S1-0243, F.Nord, TVZ-Nouakchott, the Indian embassy represents India towards Mauritania. The head of mission on record is Naresh Kumar. Its phone number and website are on its page.

India visa for Mauritanian citizens

MauritaniaIndia Visa required India visa for citizens of Mauritania

IndiaMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of India

India visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania

e-Tourist Visa (30 days, 1 year, 5 years)
e-Business Visa (incl. e-Conference)
e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visa
e-Transit Visa
Fee: US$25
17 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Mauritania’s missions in India

Mauritania has no mission in India on record; Mauritanian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

India in Mauritania

Worldwide, India has 251 missions in 156 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.

Travel to Mauritania for Indian citizens

Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, Indian citizens can turn to the Indian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Indian embassy in Mauritania is closed

The Indian 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.