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Mauritania visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian 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 31 October 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 Egypt
Mauritania has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Egypt
MauritaniaEgypt Visa required Egypt 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.
For a trip from Egypt to Mauritania, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Mauritania
Egyptian citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Egyptian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Egyptian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Algeria and Mali require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Egypt
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Egyptian 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 Egyptian citizens stay in Mauritania?
Egyptian citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Mauritanian embassy in Egypt?
The Mauritanian embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.