- Address
- Leroy Place Northwest 2129, Washington
Mauritania
United States
Mauritanian Embassy in the United States
1 embassy
Mauritania is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Map: Mauritania’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: Mauritania’s 2 missions in the United States
Mauritanian Embassy in Washington D.C.
At Leroy Place Northwest 2129, Washington, the Mauritanian embassy represents Mauritania towards the United States.
Consulates
- Mission of Mauritania in New York
2nd Avenue 820, 10017 New York
Mauritania visa for US citizens
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Mauritania requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Mauritania, not at the Mauritanian embassy.
The United States’ missions in Mauritania
Missions of the United States in Mauritania (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Mauritania, in Nouakchott.
Good to know
Mauritania in the United States
Worldwide, Mauritania has 31 missions in 23 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Mauritanian citizens
The United States requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the Mauritanian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Mauritanian missions in the United States are closed
Mauritanian missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 States?
The Mauritanian embassy is in Washington D.C., at Leroy Place Northwest 2129, Washington.
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.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Does the United States have an embassy in Mauritania?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Nouakchott.