- Address
- Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Guy Harrison
United Kingdom
Mauritania
British Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Nouakchott
The British embassy is in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, at Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott. The head of mission on record is Guy Harrison. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Mauritanian citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In Mauritania, applications go to the British embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Mauritania’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Mauritania in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Mauritania has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Mauritania
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for British citizens
British 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, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Mauritania is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Mauritania?
The British embassy is in Nouakchott, at Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Does Mauritania have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in London.