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Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Mauritania visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mauritania visa?
Mauritania electronic entry visa (eVisa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days
- Processing time
- After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online
Apply on ANRPTS – Agence Nationale du Registre des Populations et des Titres Sécurisés
Mauritania’s official site for the e-Visa is anrpts.gov.mr. Processing time, as Mauritania states it: After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days.
Mauritanian missions in Canada
- Embassy of Mauritania in Ottawa
81 Metcalfe Street, 1200, Ottawa K1P 6K7
Mauritania has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Canada
MauritaniaCanada Visa required Canada 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.
Canadian 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Mauritania
Canadian citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Senegal admits Canadian citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Mauritania?
Canadian citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Mauritanian embassy in Canada?
The Mauritanian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania.
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.