Central African Republic
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of the Central African Republic, available online as an e-Visa for 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 Central African Republic
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
Citizens of the Central African Republic 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Mauritania
Citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Central African Republic carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Senegal admits citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free. Algeria and Mali require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of the Central African Republic, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in Mauritania?
Citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in the Central African Republic?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.