- Address
- LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +222 45 24 55 90
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- P A Sifuba
South Africa
Mauritania
South African Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. South Africa requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
South African Embassy in Nouakchott
South Africa has its embassy in Nouakchott, the capital; the address on record is LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott. The head of mission on record is P A Sifuba. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Mauritanian citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Applicants in Mauritania turn to the South African embassy in Nouakchott; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Mauritania’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Mauritania in South Africa (1)
In return, Mauritania has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Mauritania
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for South African citizens
South African 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, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Mauritania is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Mauritania?
The South African embassy is in Nouakchott, at LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
South African citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Mauritania have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Pretoria.