Mauritania
Canada
Canada visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Mauritania
- Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott
Plot M, No. 38 (opposite the French Embassy), Nouakchott
Canada has 1 mission in Mauritania. Consulates: Nouakchott.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mauritania
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canada’s consulate in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
The United States requires Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.