Libya
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritania admits Libyan 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Libya
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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.
Libyan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Mauritania
Libyan citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Algeria admits Libyan citizens visa-free. Mali requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Libya
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania admits Libyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Libyan citizens stay in Mauritania?
Libyan citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, Libyan citizens can enter Mauritania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.