British Embassy in Nouakchott
Embassy 
United Kingdom Nouakchott, Mauritania
- Address
- Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott
- Website
- gov.uk
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Guy Harrison
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 October 2025
The British embassy in Nouakchott stands at Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott, in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
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 the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for Mauritanian citizens
MauritaniaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Mauritania
United KingdomMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Check with the British embassy in Nouakchott whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Algeria in NouakchottAhmed Ould El Aghel, Nouakchott نواكشوط
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Embassy of Libya in NouakchottAboubekr Seddigh, Nouakchott نواكشوط
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in NouakchottThe Embassy of the United Arab Emirates empties Zeina 755, Nouakchott
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Embassy of Russia in NouakchottNouakchott, Rue Abou Bakr, B.P. 221
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Consulate of Belgium in NouakchottRue Sidi Mohamed Diagana, Nouakchott نواكشوط
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Mauritania
The British embassy in Nouakchott is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Mauritania on record. Mauritania in turn has an embassy in London.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Nouakchott
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Nouakchott. The head of mission on record is Guy Harrison.
Address and contact
Address: Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott. The record for the British embassy in Nouakchott includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Mauritania
British citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Nouakchott is closed
The British embassy in Nouakchott closes on Mauritania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Nouakchott
Current procedures for the British embassy in Nouakchott, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Nouakchott
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Nouakchott there are 14 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Nouakchott?
The British embassy in Nouakchott is at Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina, BP 2617, Nouakchott.
When is the British Embassy in Nouakchott closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
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