Ivory Coast
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritania admits Ivorian citizens without a visa for stays of 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 Ivory Coast
MauritaniaIvory Coast Visa-free, 90 days Ivory Coast 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.
Before travelling from Ivory Coast to Mauritania, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Mauritania
Ivorian citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Senegal and Mali admit Ivorian citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Mauritanian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ivory Coast and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania admits Ivorian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ivorian citizens stay in Mauritania?
Ivorian citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Mauritanian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, Ivorian citizens 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.