German Embassy in Nouakchott
Embassy 
Germany Nouakchott, Mauritania
- Address
- B.P. 372, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +22 2 45 25 17 29
- Website
- nouakchott.diplo.de
- Fax
- +222 45 25 17 22
Head of mission: Dr. Florian Reindel, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 30 September 2026
At B.P. 372, Nouakchott, the German embassy in Nouakchott represents Germany towards Mauritania. Within 1 km there are 11 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Nouakchott
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo. - Fr.: 08:30 - 12:30 Uhr (Einlass Visa-/RK-Abteilung) Mo. - Do.: 15:00 - 15:30 Uhr (Passabholung) Fr.: 12:00 - 12:30 Uhr (Passabholung) Sonstige Termine nach telefonischer oder schriftlicher Absprache. Die Botschaft ist an folgenden Feiertagen geschlossen.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mauritania
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Nouakchott, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Mauritania
GermanyMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Germany
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Check with the German embassy in Nouakchott whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,434 | 735 | 690 | 48.4% | 95.9% |
| 2024 | 1,627 | 789 | 804 | 50.3% | 78.8% |
| 2025 | 1,811 | 922 | 883 | 48.9% | 76.5% |
2025 figures: 1,811 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Nouakchott, and 922 visas were issued. 883 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 48.9%. That is barely different from 2024 (50.3%). Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (1,627).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 48.4% (2023) to 50.3% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Mauritania, 37.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
76.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Mauritania.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Russia in NouakchottNouakchott, Rue Abou Bakr, B.P. 221
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Consulate of the Netherlands in NouakchottRue Sidi Mohamed Diagana, Nouakchott نواكشوط
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Consulate of Belgium in NouakchottRue Sidi Mohamed Diagana, Nouakchott نواكشوط
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Embassy of Algeria in NouakchottAhmed Ould El Aghel, Nouakchott نواكشوط
Germany’s other missions in Mauritania
The German embassy in Nouakchott is the only mission of Germany in Mauritania on record. Mauritania in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Nouakchott
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Nouakchott. It is headed by Dr. Florian Reindel, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: B.P. 372, Nouakchott. The record for the German embassy in Nouakchott includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Mauritania
German citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Nouakchott is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Nouakchott for public holidays in Mauritania are Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Nouakchott
Current procedures for the German embassy in Nouakchott, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Nouakchott
The German embassy in Nouakchott has 11 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Nouakchott?
The German embassy in Nouakchott is at B.P. 372, Nouakchott.
When is the German Embassy in Nouakchott closed?
The German embassy in Nouakchott closes on Mauritania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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