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