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Spanish Embassy in Mauritania

1 embassy

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

Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott

Embassy of Spain in Nouakchott

Embassy · Nouakchott

Phone: +222 45 29 86 50
Website: exteriores.gob.es

The Spanish embassy is in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Spain visa for Mauritanian citizens

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Spain visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania

Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, family visit, business, events, short studies
National visas (type D) – study, work, family reunification, non-lucrative residence, digital nomad
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
20 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain. Applicants in Mauritania turn to the Spanish embassy in Nouakchott; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Mauritania’s missions in Spain

Missions of Mauritania in Spain (2)

In return, Mauritania has 2 missions in Spain, including its embassy in Madrid.

Good to know

Spain in Mauritania

Worldwide, Spain has 297 missions in 126 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.

Travel to Mauritania for Spanish citizens

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

When the Spanish embassy in Mauritania is closed

The Spanish 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 Spain, such as Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.