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Mauritanian Embassy in the United Kingdom

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Mauritania is represented in the United Kingdom by 1 mission: an embassy in London. British citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Mauritanian Embassy in London

At 1st and 2nd Floor, 2 Greycoat Place SW1P 1SB, London, the Mauritanian embassy represents Mauritania towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Samba Ba. Its phone number is on its page.

Mauritania visa for British citizens

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British citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Mauritania, not at the Mauritanian embassy.

The United Kingdom’s missions in Mauritania

Missions of the United Kingdom in Mauritania (1)

In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Mauritania, in Nouakchott.

Good to know

Mauritania in the United Kingdom

Worldwide, Mauritania has 31 missions in 23 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.

Travel to the United Kingdom for Mauritanian citizens

Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In the United Kingdom, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the Mauritanian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Mauritanian embassy in the United Kingdom is closed

The Mauritanian embassy in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Mauritania, such as Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Mauritanian embassy in the United Kingdom?

The Mauritanian embassy is in London, at 1st and 2nd Floor, 2 Greycoat Place SW1P 1SB, London.

Do British citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

British citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Mauritania?

Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Nouakchott.