- Address
- Lots 861, 862, et 520 Ilot E Nord, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +222 4525.0977
- Website
- mr.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
Mauritania
Japanese Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Japan requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Japanese Embassy in Nouakchott
The Japanese embassy is in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, at Lots 861, 862, et 520 Ilot E Nord, Nouakchott. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japan visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Mauritania
JapanMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. Applicants in Mauritania turn to the Japanese embassy in Nouakchott; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Mauritania’s missions in Japan
Missions of Mauritania in Japan (1)
In return, Mauritania has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Mauritania
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for Japanese citizens
Mauritania requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Mauritania is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Mauritania?
The Japanese embassy is in Nouakchott, at Lots 861, 862, et 520 Ilot E Nord, Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Tokyo.