Algeria
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Algerian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Algeria
MauritaniaAlgeria Visa-free, 90 days Algeria visa for citizens of Mauritania
Travel advice for Mauritania
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Algerian citizens planning a trip to Mauritania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Mauritania at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania (updated 19 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Mauritania (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Algerian citizens can stay in Mauritania
Algerian citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Algerian citizens
Mali admits Algerian citizens visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Algeria
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Algeria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa is needed by Algerian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Algerian citizens stay in Mauritania?
Algerian citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Algeria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Algerian citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, Algerian citizens can enter Mauritania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.