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Mauritania visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia can visit Mauritania without a visa for 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 the Gambia
MauritaniaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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 the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Mauritania
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Senegal and Mali admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free. Algeria requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Mauritanian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Mauritania?
Citizens of the Gambia can visit Mauritania without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Mauritania?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Mauritanian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia 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.