- Phone
- +222-4525-2660
- Website
- mr.usembassy.gov
United States
Mauritania
US Embassy in Mauritania
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Mauritania by 1 mission: an embassy in Nouakchott. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
US Embassy in Nouakchott
In Nouakchott, the US embassy represents the United States towards Mauritania. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Mauritanian citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Mauritania
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. In Mauritania, applications go to the US embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Mauritania’s missions in the United States
Missions of Mauritania in the United States (2)
In return, Mauritania has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Mauritania
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Mauritania.
Travel to Mauritania for US citizens
US citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Mauritania, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Mauritania is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Mauritania?
The US embassy is in Nouakchott.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
US 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 the United States?
Yes, Mauritania has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.