Cape Verde
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean 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
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Mauritania
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Senegal and Mali admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Mauritanian citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens stay in Mauritania?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in Cape Verde?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in Cape Verde.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Mauritanian citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.