Netherlands
Mauritania
Dutch Consulate in Mauritania
1 consulate
The Netherlands is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: a consulate in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Dutch consulates in Mauritania
- Consulate of the Netherlands in Nouakchott
Rue Sidi Mohamed Diagana, Nouakchott نواكشوط
The Netherlands also has a consulate in Nouakchott; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Netherlands visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Mauritania
NetherlandsMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Airport transit visa
- MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
- Fee: €90
- 18 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. From Mauritania, the application is made at the consulate of the Netherlands in Nouakchott or through a visa centre appointed by the Netherlands.
Mauritania’s missions in the Netherlands
Missions of Mauritania in the Netherlands (1)
In return, Mauritania has 1 mission in the Netherlands, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
The Netherlands in Mauritania
There is no embassy of the Netherlands in Mauritania on record, so Mauritania is probably covered by an embassy of the Netherlands in another country. Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, Dutch citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of the Netherlands in Mauritania is closed
The consulate of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands, such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Netherlands have consulates in Mauritania?
Yes, the Netherlands has a consulate in Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Dutch citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Does Mauritania have an embassy in the Netherlands?
Not on record: Mauritania has 1 mission in the Netherlands, but no embassy.