Mauritania
Belgium
Belgium visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Belgian missions in Mauritania
- Consulate of Belgium in Nouakchott
Rue Sidi Mohamed Diagana, Nouakchott نواكشوط
Belgium has 1 mission in Mauritania. Consulates: Nouakchott.
Belgian citizens travelling to Mauritania
BelgiumMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Mauritanian citizens planning a trip to Belgium can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
In Mauritania, applications go to Belgium’s consulate in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Mauritanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Belgian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
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.