South African Embassy in Nouakchott
Embassy 
South Africa Nouakchott, Mauritania
- Address
- LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott
- Phone
- +222 45 24 55 90
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Fax
- +222 45 24 55 91
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: P A Sifuba
Sources: Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
At LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott, the South African embassy in Nouakchott represents South Africa towards Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mauritania
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Mauritania
South AfricaMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of South Africa
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Check with the South African embassy in Nouakchott whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
South Africa’s other missions in Mauritania
The South African embassy in Nouakchott is the only mission of South Africa in Mauritania on record. Mauritania in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Nouakchott
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Nouakchott. It is headed by P A Sifuba, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott. The record for the South African embassy in Nouakchott includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
South African citizens travelling to Mauritania
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
When the South African embassy in Nouakchott is closed
Expect the South African embassy in Nouakchott to be shut on Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Nouakchott
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Nouakchott, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Nouakchott?
The South African embassy in Nouakchott is at LOT 135 / 137, Tevragh Zeina, Nouakchott.
When is the South African Embassy in Nouakchott closed?
The South African 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 South Africa.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
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